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F307 KVW

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

38,307 mi
Last recorded38,307 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF307 KVW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 38,307 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 38,303 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Mar 2026 38,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 38,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 38,255 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 38,249 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 38,255 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 38,240 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,210 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,168 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,114 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,073 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,998 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,951 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 37,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,904 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,861 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 37,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine overheated/lost coolant during emission test+coolant colour black/rusty[topped up with warm water]

Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,793 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,739 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,725 miles

offside front door step has corrosion outside perscribed area

Fail 30 Jul 2010 37,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front door step has corrosion outside perscribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,630 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 37,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 37,487 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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F307 KVW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F307 KVW, 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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F307 KVW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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