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F536 FWL

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,457 mi
Last recorded52,457 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF536 FWL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 52,457 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 52,451 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 52,448 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 52,448 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 52,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 51,434 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Mar 2021 50,241 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,043 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coolant leak water pump

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fault noted with light switch

front valence noted rusty in places

o/s outer sill very rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2018 50,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coolant leak water pump

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

drive belt slipping

fault noted with light switch

front valence noted rusty in places

o/s outer sill very rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,011 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 49,534 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 49,533 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,562 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 48,562 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,748 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 47,748 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake inbalance

Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,021 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,254 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,569 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both nearside and offside lower outer sill slight corrosion

offside lower outer sill showing signs of bodywork repair filler

rear sub frame slight corrosion ( not excessive )

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,377 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,255 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 33,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,988 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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F536 FWL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F536 FWL, 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 F536 FWL registered?

F536 FWL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 September 1988.

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