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F606 BUE

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,700 mi
Last recorded43,700 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF606 BUE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 43,700 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 42,894 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 42,995 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,706 miles

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Pass 25 Jul 2015 42,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,570 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 42,367 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 42,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,767 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 37,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,485 miles

slight coriosn on doors

Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,057 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 29,057 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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F606 BUE is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F606 BUE, 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 F606 BUE registered?

F606 BUE is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 October 1988.

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