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F705 FHR

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,466 mi
Last recorded34,466 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 FHR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 34,466 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 34,030 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,794 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 33,794 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,136 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 33,135 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUBFRAME (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,256 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,163 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,914 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 31,912 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,507 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear fuel pipe damaged slightly at front

Fail 30 Sep 2009 30,772 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear fuel pipe damaged slightly at front

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,693 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wiper blade split on end but still clearing screen

Fail 27 Aug 2008 30,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wiper blade split on end but still clearing screen

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 30,476 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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F705 FHR is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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