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F187 XOB

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,638 mi
Last recorded48,638 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 XOB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,638 miles

Nearside Front corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 48,595 miles

slight corrosion below "A" panel on n/s

Pass 3 Nov 2020 48,557 miles

Nearside Front sill has small hole

Pass 5 Nov 2019 48,510 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 48,510 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 48,474 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,399 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 48,336 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front sill and A panel corroding

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 48,280 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front sill and A panel corroding

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 48,232 miles

n/s/f A panel and sill corroding. both front tyre side walls perrishing

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,160 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,926 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,887 miles

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

the front discs are worn

the nearside front outer sill by the wheel arch is slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,788 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,777 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,684 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,548 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 47,541 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,524 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly ouut of shape

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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F187 XOB is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F187 XOB, 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 F187 XOB registered?

F187 XOB is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 November 1988.

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