MOT Status
Mileage
97,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
baby seat fitted to n/s front
bulkhead starting to corrode
bumpers and body work starting to corrode
centre exhaust mounting starting to perish
front stabilizer mounting brocken
slight noise to o/s rear wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
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F278 XJW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 F278 XJW, 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 F278 XJW registered?
F278 XJW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F278 XJW safe to buy?
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