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F142 JVJ

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,408 mi
Last recorded28,408 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF142 JVJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 28,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 28,032 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 27,934 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 27,294 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 26,630 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,890 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,890 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,089 miles

Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Fail 8 Feb 2008 56,089 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded at rear

nearside and offside inner sills holed by corrosion at front

rear exhaust mounting rubber splitting

Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,577 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 55,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2006 53,163 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 53,163 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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F142 JVJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F142 JVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F142 JVJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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