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F481 BYC

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,085 mi
Last recorded60,085 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF481 BYC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,085 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,595 miles

this car has been rally prepaired

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,337 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

VEHICLE HAS BEEN CONVERTED FOR RALLY USE

Pass 29 Oct 2008 58,448 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT STILL READABLE

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NO REAR SEATS FITTED TO VEHICLE

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

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE THICK WITH UNDER SEAL UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,155 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split open

o/s/f inner cv boot insecurer

Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake imbalance very close to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2005 41,149 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 41,149 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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F481 BYC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F481 BYC, 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 F481 BYC registered?

F481 BYC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F481 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F481 BYC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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