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F705 AHC

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,307 mi
Last recorded48,307 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 AHC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 48,307 miles

Offside Front floorpan corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,254 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2024 48,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2023 48,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor section Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 48,077 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor section Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Battery box corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 48,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (Hand brake Quadrant) (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (Hand brake Quadrant) (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor section Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Battery box corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 47,571 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,471 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 46,578 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 46,570 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Battery carrier corroded

Slight movement in nearside of front subframe

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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F705 AHC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 F705 AHC, 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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F705 AHC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 September 1988.

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