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F275 OLK

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,656 mi
Last recorded6,656 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF275 OLK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 6,656 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 6,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s & n/s head light lenses loose

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,366 miles

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

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

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

both front brake hoses rubbing slightly on lock to lock check

clam shell front end fitted

rear application slightly uneven

Pass 27 Apr 2010 85,379 miles

After market bonnet (Clam shell) is fitted incorrectly and opens in a manner that it is not designed to.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 85,379 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

After market bonnet (Clam shell) is fitted incorrectly and opens in a manner that it is not designed to.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 85,351 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front valance bushes split

nearside wiper blade split

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,885 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 77,694 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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F275 OLK is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F275 OLK, 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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F275 OLK is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 November 1988.

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