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F145 NBL

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

7,149 mi
Last recorded7,149 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF145 NBL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 7,149 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 7,135 miles

Nearside Outer cv boot leaking but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f floor area

headlamp patterns poor

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2021 6,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/f + o/s/f floor pan area

Pass 11 May 2019 6,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s worn on outer edges 2-2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor area

Pass 5 May 2018 6,518 miles

Corrosion to n.s.f and o.s.f floor areas. Underseal and body filler present not allowing full inspection of body.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n.s.f and o.s.f tyres worn low on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2016 6,453 miles

brake pipes poorly fitted

front floor o/s and n/s corroded and filler present

front tyres close to legal limit on edges

slight exhaust leak front pipe

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Oct 2015 5,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing low

Fail 24 Oct 2015 5,357 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Oct 2013 4,096 miles

front suspension tie bars bent slightly

handbrake travel high

wiper blades poor

Fail 5 Oct 2013 3,925 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front suspension tie bars bent slightly

handbrake travel high

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Jan 2013 12,406 miles

co emissions on upper level

main battery lead poorly fitted

o/s wiper blade poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2011 638 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s inner radius arm spring washer poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2011 638 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s inner radius arm spring washer poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2010 21 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 6 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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F145 NBL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F145 NBL, 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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F145 NBL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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