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F585 FRA

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,605 mi
Last recorded52,605 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF585 FRA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 52,605 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f calipers slightly binding

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint covers cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f trumpet bushes cracked and perished

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2022 52,515 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f trumpet covers perished

n/s/f bearing slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,376 miles

Nearside Front slight play n/s wheel bearing

body rust

general oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,265 miles

4 x bearings have light play

front brake discs rusty

middle exhaust mount missing

n/s/f @ o/s/f subframe mount cracked and weak

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans surface rust

n/s/r radius arm has slight play

o/s/ tail tail in dash flickers

split pin broken on n/s/f drive shaft

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 50,194 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 50,194 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,562 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slightly corroding floor pan o/s

Pass 9 Jan 2006 4,852 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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F585 FRA is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F585 FRA, 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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F585 FRA is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 11 August 1988.

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