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F400 MLX

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,029 mi
Last recorded80,029 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF400 MLX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,029 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 80,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,627 miles

slight corrosion nearside and offside ouer sills

Pass 14 Nov 2008 72,420 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 72,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 68,641 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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F400 MLX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F400 MLX, 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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What year was F400 MLX registered?

F400 MLX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is F400 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F400 MLX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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