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F448 KVJ

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,492 mi
Last recorded52,492 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 KVJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 52,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 52,480 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 50,849 miles

hazard lamps flash quickly

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both nearside and offside floor pan and sills corroded

both nearside and offside rear shockabsorbers becoming weak

nearside rear tyre perished and split

rear subframe starting to corrode

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 50,485 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both nearside and offside floor pan and sills corroded

both nearside and offside rear shockabsorbers becoming weak

hazard lamps flash quickly

nearside rear tyre perished and split

rear subframe starting to corrode

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2005 49,090 miles

front number plate cracked at top

oil leak

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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F448 KVJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F448 KVJ, 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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F448 KVJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 November 1988.

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