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F432 XYG

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,813 mi
Last recorded64,813 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF432 XYG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 64,813 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 64,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 63,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% across rear axel (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise new light switch

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 61,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,594 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 59,594 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 59,445 miles

Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f inner cv gator deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2008 57,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,116 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 56,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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F432 XYG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F432 XYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F432 XYG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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