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F321 TVH

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,852 mi
Last recorded25,852 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF321 TVH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 25,852 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 25,843 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 24,993 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 24,992 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 23,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 21,960 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 20,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 18,898 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 18,888 miles

Emissions not tested will not tick over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 17,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 15,400 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 13,199 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 13,199 miles

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

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 11,525 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 8,876 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 8,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 4,214 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 4,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 4,195 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,892 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 1,885 miles

front wipers smear slightly

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 16 Nov 2009 25 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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F321 TVH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F321 TVH, 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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F321 TVH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 October 1988.

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