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F49 YOG

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,923 mi
Last recorded57,923 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 YOG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 57,923 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Mar 2026 57,906 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,341 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 56,764 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Apr 2024 56,762 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 55,956 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 55,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 55,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2018 55,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise rear fog light is slightly discoloured

Fail 26 Nov 2018 55,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise rear fog light is slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,072 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 5 Dec 2016 48,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 48,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,326 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 45,883 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 45,883 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,864 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 45,120 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 44,458 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 64,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 61,807 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 61,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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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F49 YOG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F49 YOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F49 YOG registered?

F49 YOG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is F49 YOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F49 YOG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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