MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,106 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear bumper removed
Rear bumper removed.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Subframe mounts loose. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear bumper has been removed.
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached Upper bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Not able to be locked in down position. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear bumper has been removed.
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn inner joint. (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight rumble when rotated.
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device insecure pin broken . (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F165 FTU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F165 FTU, 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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What year was F165 FTU registered?
F165 FTU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 November 1988.
Is F165 FTU safe to buy?
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