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F717 FJO

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,596 mi
Last recorded84,596 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF717 FJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,596 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 84,419 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 84,414 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,254 miles

General corrosion

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears and OSF perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underside, and brake and suspension components covered in underseal, not allowing for a full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2022 84,089 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,840 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,571 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 93,571 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,080 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,736 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,341 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,880 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have 3mm tread depth and worn edges

unable to clearly see weld repairs due to underseal covering

Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both front tyres have 3mm tread depth.and worn edges

Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,439 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,447 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,101 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,717 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,095 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 77,346 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 75,950 miles

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

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

both outer sills getting weak rear end

Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,381 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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F717 FJO is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F717 FJO, 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 F717 FJO registered?

F717 FJO is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 September 1988.

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