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F488 RMC

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,591 mi
Last recorded67,591 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF488 RMC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2024 67,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance 29% offside lower than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 67,573 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 67,540 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 67,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 66,906 miles

slight chip in n/s/f windscreen

slight movement in n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 29 May 2008 66,830 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 66,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 66,540 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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F488 RMC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F488 RMC, 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 F488 RMC registered?

F488 RMC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F488 RMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F488 RMC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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