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F471 SDE

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,314 mi
Last recorded91,314 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 SDE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2018 91,314 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 85,840 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in tyre tread

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,994 miles

All four tyres have cuts in tyre tread

H/light switch slight insecure

Play from both ball joints

Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,839 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 76,060 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 72,787 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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F471 SDE is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F471 SDE, 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 F471 SDE registered?

F471 SDE is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 October 1988.

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