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F414 NLM

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

40,636 mi
Last recorded40,636 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF414 NLM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 40,636 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 40,634 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 40,625 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 40,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,718 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 38,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 38,419 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise in wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jul 2016 38,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear slight noise in wheel bearing

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 93,950 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,950 miles

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2014 93,068 miles

boot floor corroded

front valance corroded

multiple corrosion patches all over

Fail 26 Jul 2014 93,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front valance corroded

boot floor corroded

multiple corrosion patches all over

Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 88,530 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,050 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 86,041 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 80,552 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 80,551 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 70,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,893 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 70,832 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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F414 NLM is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black 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 F414 NLM, 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 F414 NLM registered?

F414 NLM is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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