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F718 YPW

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,106 mi
Last recorded72,106 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF718 YPW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 72,106 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear wheels ()

Fail 9 Jul 2025 72,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear wheels ()

Pass 12 Apr 2023 72,107 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear quarter panel in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear quarter panels in subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil possibly sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 72,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly twisted offside and nearside front braided hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil possibly sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along seams of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,172 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 72,102 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,108 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,102 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,105 miles

bonnet safety catch missing

Fail 6 Aug 2014 72,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety catch missing

steering rack moves on lock to lock

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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F718 YPW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F718 YPW, 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 F718 YPW registered?

F718 YPW is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is F718 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F718 YPW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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