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F225 YOE

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13 mi
Last recorded13 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF225 YOE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 13 miles

speedo changed

vehicle modified

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,300 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

car highly modified

Pass 31 Oct 2013 1,191 miles

Front chassis modified and in my opinion needs further reinforcement

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

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

Offside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated

Original roof skin cut off

Roll cage fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2013 1,191 miles

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Front wings assembly securing bolts are loose

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake hose rubbing on suspension component when wheels are straight ahead

Original roof skin cut off

Roll cage fitted

Front chassis modified and needs reinforcing as it flexes when applying the brakes during the roller brake test

Pass 28 Sep 2012

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2009

car to low for rbt tapley coducted

drivers seat only fitted

non standerd engine fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2008 55,158 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,719 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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F225 YOE is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F225 YOE, 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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F225 YOE is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 December 1988.

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