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F163 EGK

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,056 mi
Last recorded49,056 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 EGK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 49,056 miles

Front Tyres worn

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Slight exhaust leak from front

Fail 28 Aug 2025 49,034 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust front system leak

Front tyres worn

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 49,024 miles

Engine mounts weak and movement

Indicator/ main beam switch worn

N/s/f floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight leak exhaust front system

Pass 13 Sep 2022 48,979 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear most mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Wheel arch damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,927 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty main beams illuminate when operating indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers do not park fully. only just acceptable

Fail 23 Sep 2021 48,927 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty main beams illuminate when operating indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers do not park fully. only just acceptable

Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,897 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

headlamp dip/main switch defective

Fail 21 Sep 2020 48,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch trim broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

headlamp dip/main switch defective

Pass 17 Sep 2019 48,778 miles

Genral under body and pipes slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mount slightly loose

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroding

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

Offside Front floor slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2017 48,424 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,795 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,501 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,420 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Slight inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 19 Jan 2011 47,420 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,402 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly cracked

rear number plate slightly tarnished

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 47,361 miles

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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F163 EGK is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F163 EGK, 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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F163 EGK is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 October 1988.

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