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F733 JMJ

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

62,801 mi
Last recorded62,801 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF733 JMJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 62,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 62,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Jun 2023 62,688 miles

Front Nearside and offside corrosion to floor/jacking point

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Slight play in track rod and track rod end

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 62,655 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside/offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside/offside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Front nearside/offside corrosion to floor /jacking points

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front side light working but fallen out

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 62,466 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 May 2022 62,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Mar 2021 60,788 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 60,234 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,652 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 59,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

oil leaks from engine

rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,839 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 58,839 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks from engine/both rear tyres perished/ slight brake bind n/s/f & o/s/f / slight corrosion n/s/r sill/

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,825 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 57,822 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light corossion n/s/r sill and o/s/f floor pan/4 wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light corossion o/s/f floor/ light corossion rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,650 miles

light corossion o/s/f floor/ light corossion rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,453 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2008 55,422 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,393 miles

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

front tyres close to the legal limit

Fail 29 Aug 2007 54,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 13 Sep 2006 53,334 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 53,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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F733 JMJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F733 JMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F733 JMJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 9 September 1988.

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