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F253 GNB

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

25,053 mi
Last recorded25,053 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF253 GNB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 25,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Vin plate not secured to vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2023 25,053 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Vin plate not secured to vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2023 25,053 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction BOTH front wipers Park incorrectly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Radious arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Don’t clear full view from drivers position (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vin plate not securely connected to vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2013 22,610 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 22,577 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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F253 GNB is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F253 GNB, 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 F253 GNB registered?

F253 GNB is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 October 1988.

Is F253 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F253 GNB shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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