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F283 EFC

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,283 mi
Last recorded56,283 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF283 EFC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,283 miles

Engine rubber mountings in poor condition

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly leaking (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,599 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front indicators and offside repeater slightly discoloured

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

movement in front subframe bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight exhaust leak from exhaust down pipe area

slight movement in front subframe bushes

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Fail 10 Jul 2014 50,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight exhaust leak from exhaust down pipe area

slight movement in front subframe bushes

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside and nearside front outer sills soft

offside and nearside rear wheels slightly buckled

slight movement in front subframe rear mounts

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,582 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 20 Jul 2012 49,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,504 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,995 miles

offside front inner wheel arch holed by corrosion

offside rear top shock mount corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2010 42,995 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

offside front inner wheel arch holed by corrosion

offside rear top shock mount corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,228 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 41,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 38,312 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all outer sill and floor panels rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2008 38,310 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/side rear tyre wall spliting

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,040 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 34,026 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 34,025 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F283 EFC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F283 EFC, 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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F283 EFC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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