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F811 OEU

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

13,616 mi
Last recorded13,616 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF811 OEU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 13,616 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 99,774 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 May 2022 99,758 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under dash (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm bush compressed and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

little servo action

Fail 2 Feb 2021 99,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users at metal to rubber join (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm bush compressed and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

little servo action

Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 97,816 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 97,816 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 92,687 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 92,667 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 91,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,350 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 22 Jun 2015 89,350 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear seats removed

Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,339 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 82,471 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 82,467 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 76,455 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,455 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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F811 OEU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F811 OEU, 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 F811 OEU registered?

F811 OEU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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