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F408 GTV

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,633 mi
Last recorded82,633 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 GTV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 82,633 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 82,588 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box/ diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 82,588 miles

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

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Main always on (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff/ gear linkage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2008 82,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion under floor both sides

Pass 3 Oct 2007 82,061 miles

(advise) o/s/f outer c/v boot clip slighly loose leaking grease reccomend new fasterner clip

(advise)slight blow on exhaust front manifold joint

Pass 27 Sep 2006 80,272 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 80,266 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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F408 GTV is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F408 GTV, 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 F408 GTV registered?

F408 GTV is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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