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F854 OEU

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,865 mi
Last recorded5,865 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF854 OEU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 5,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 5,864 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 5,838 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 5,760 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 5,560 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 5,000 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 4,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 4,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 3,111 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion side seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 3,104 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 3,104 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 3,055 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 99,705 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 99,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 93,843 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Remaining underbody wax oiled/under sealed.

Slight underbody corrosion to floor corners.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 93,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Permissable underbody corrosion to floor corners.

Remaining underbody undersealed/wax oiled.

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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F854 OEU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F854 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 F854 OEU registered?

F854 OEU is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F854 OEU safe to buy?

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