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F359 MHK

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

254 mi
Last recorded254 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF359 MHK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 254 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021
Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,158 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,941 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 96,939 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 94,621 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 94,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2013 90,330 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 2 Aug 2012 83,495 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,030 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 78,015 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Near-side engine mounting failed.

Near-side front, steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 75,261 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 75,255 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear sub-frame is slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 74,399 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 74,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2008 71,932 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 71,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,449 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 69,447 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 66,168 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 66,168 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F359 MHK is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F359 MHK, 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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F359 MHK is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 November 1988.

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