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F783 OUY

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

15,557 mi
Last recorded15,557 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF783 OUY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 15,557 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar rubber bush at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor and side adj to sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet wont shut only on safety catch (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to exes ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint has some play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area deep surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor to sill area rotted advise welding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight tread distortion across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear valance corroded in areas

Pass 20 Mar 2024 15,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 15,514 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 15,475 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 15,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 15,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 15,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 14,937 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 14,935 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 12,521 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 12,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.85% (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven Nearside low effort (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 9,403 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 8,872 miles

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

n/s handbrake cable requires relocation onto rear yoke.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 8,835 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 8,812 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,104 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 88,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 8,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 8,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 8,470 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,197 miles

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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F783 OUY is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F783 OUY, 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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What year was F783 OUY registered?

F783 OUY is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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