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F616 MRX

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,239 mi
Last recorded74,239 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF616 MRX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2021 74,239 miles

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

Nearside Front floor

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,211 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,125 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 74,123 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure under scuttle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure under scuttle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery lead (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 74,040 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 74,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,523 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 61,523 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

park brake travel

Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,634 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 51,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,589 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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F616 MRX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F616 MRX, 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 F616 MRX registered?

F616 MRX is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 September 1988.

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