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F314 RFH

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,469 mi
Last recorded67,469 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF314 RFH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,469 miles

Front sub frame bushes deterated

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout also various patches under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,743 miles

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

vehicle as slight corrosion and sealed

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,215 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion throughout Vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,360 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 63,360 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp no lights working front or rear (1.7.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 61,879 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,879 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,335 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,657 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 60,620 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,399 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,084 miles

All Indicators Slightly Poor

Both Front Floors Corroded & Weak

Slight Play in O/S/F Wheel Bearing

Slight Play in O/S/R Radius Arm

Steering Column Switch Gear Loose

Fail 24 Aug 2011 47,068 miles

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

All Indicators Slightly Poor

Both Front Floors Corroded & Weak

Slight Play in O/S/F Wheel Bearing

Slight Play in O/S/R Radius Arm

Steering Column Switch Gear Loose

Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,866 miles

Front Floors Corroded and Weak

Fail 10 Aug 2010 11,855 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)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 11,828 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

hole in offside floor

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,012 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 5 Jun 2009 9,007 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

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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F314 RFH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F314 RFH, 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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F314 RFH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 October 1988.

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