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F755 OWP

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

80,668 mi
Last recorded80,668 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF755 OWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,668 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 80,668 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,333 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 80,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 79,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 79,138 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 78,654 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,020 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,603 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,943 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 76,636 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,930 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,919 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WING TO SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,662 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 73,662 miles

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

Body excessivley corroded within 30cm of the "A" pillar

Brake pedal anti slip worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,787 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 71,787 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,272 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 66,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 65,534 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,534 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 64,822 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,822 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,545 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,701 miles

front flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

n/s/f outer sill starting to get corroded

rear subframe starting to get corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F outer sill corrosion hole (Non prescribed area)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Surface corrosion front & rear subframes and o/s rear floor pan.

Fail 31 Aug 2006 43,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F outer sill corrosion hole (Non prescribed area)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Surface corrosion front & rear subframes and o/s rear floor pan.

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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F755 OWP is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F755 OWP, 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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F755 OWP is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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