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F209 TJT

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,784 mi
Last recorded23,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF209 TJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 23,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 23,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 23,353 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 22,784 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 22,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 22,316 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 21,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 21,358 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 21,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 21,086 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 21,077 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 20,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 20,873 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 20,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 20,697 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 20,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 20,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,356 miles

Nearside front wiper smeary.

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

Offside front tyre (145/70 R12) perished & cracked. - Strong advise

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust back box corroded.

Washer jet spray weak.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 20,356 miles

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

Nearside front wiper smeary.

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

Offside front tyre (145/70 R12) perished & cracked. - Strong advise

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust back box corroded.

Washer jet spray weak.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,219 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,575 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 91,949 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,708 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 18,708 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,971 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 17,964 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 17,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,262 miles

both front headlight give poor patterns

both front wiper blades worn

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 2 Nov 2005 15,617 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 15,598 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F209 TJT is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F209 TJT, 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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F209 TJT is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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