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F250 OLB

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

67,075 mi
Last recorded67,075 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF250 OLB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2024 67,075 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily coated with underseal

Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily coated with underseal

Pass 28 Apr 2022 64,321 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 64,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 64,207 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both seals excessive have underseal not allowing proper inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,676 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills and door steps heavily undersealed ,cannot inspect properly

Fail 5 Mar 2019 63,668 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills and door steps heavily undersealed ,cannot inspect properly

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 63,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,644 miles

Nearside Rear radius arm bush slight play

Fail 10 Feb 2017 62,644 miles

Nearside Rear radius arm bush slight play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,360 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,263 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,356 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 60,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2012 56,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Multiple patch repairs to n/s & o/s front floor

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

Number plate lamps slightly dim

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,159 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 55,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,097 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,024 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 50,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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F250 OLB is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F250 OLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F250 OLB is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 16 September 1988.

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