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F491 SBV

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,358 mi
Last recorded39,358 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF491 SBV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

ns wing mirror missing

slight corrosion on underneath of vehicle in several places

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,390 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight damage to nearside front wing and bumper

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle,appears to have been stood.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,499 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 36,499 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 36,177 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,937 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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F491 SBV is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F491 SBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F491 SBV registered?

F491 SBV is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F491 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F491 SBV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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