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F487 MPG

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,330 mi
Last recorded77,330 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF487 MPG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,330 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 77,311 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,308 miles

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished on side wall.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Small corrosion on sill area

Offside Front Tyre perished on side wall.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 77,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished on side wall.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Small corrosion on sill area

Offside Front Tyre perished on side wall.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,262 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 77,244 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,219 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,180 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 77,099 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,099 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 77,042 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 76,967 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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F487 MPG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey 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 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 F487 MPG, 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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F487 MPG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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