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F711 MPA

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,841 mi
Last recorded30,841 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF711 MPA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,841 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,264 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,375 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 25,375 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 22,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 19,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished and cracked and in genral poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,575 miles

both frt tyres worn close to the legal limit and badly perished

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 27 Jul 2009 19,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

both frt tyres worn close to the legal limit and badly perished

both rear tyres badly perished

offside rear suspension has dropped

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,244 miles

both front tyres low on tread

slight uneven braking at rear (brake check recomended)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 18,870 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 18,870 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,335 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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F711 MPA is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F711 MPA, 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 F711 MPA registered?

F711 MPA is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F711 MPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F711 MPA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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