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F1 BNC

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,067 mi
Last recorded97,067 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 BNC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 97,067 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,527 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 96,369 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 95,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,653 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,484 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,755 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 92,755 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 92,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,137 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 79,962 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,271 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,380 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 69,370 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 66,721 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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F1 BNC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F1 BNC, 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 F1 BNC registered?

F1 BNC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is F1 BNC safe to buy?

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