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F724 GFC

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,358 mi
Last recorded42,358 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF724 GFC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 42,358 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 41,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,322 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 39,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower door

Pass 31 Jul 2018 39,060 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 39,060 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,326 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2017 383,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,779 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 36,779 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Battery box (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,611 miles

Rear valance corroded on Offside near subframe mounting but not excessive

Rear valance corroded on nearside near subframe mounting but not excessive

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,716 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,674 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,592 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,211 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 35,211 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,461 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 31,461 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,747 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 28,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F724 GFC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F724 GFC, 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 F724 GFC registered?

F724 GFC is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 September 1988.

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