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F861 FDB

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,996 mi
Last recorded27,996 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF861 FDB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 27,996 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 27,744 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 27,744 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 27,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,610 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,596 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,554 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,506 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 27,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 27,411 miles

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

corrosion on o/s door step

Fail 15 Dec 2014 27,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

corrosion on o/s door step

Pass 19 Dec 2013 27,372 miles

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 bind near side rear brake

some corrosion on rear subframe

some play in off side front top ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2012 27,278 miles

low effort on n/s/r foot brake

o/s outer sill corroded

rear tyres worn low

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,199 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,899 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,688 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 26,537 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,537 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,345 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 26,345 miles

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

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

advise slight play in near side front top and bottom ball joint

advise some corrosion started near side rear of subframe

Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,372 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 25,725 miles

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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F861 FDB is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 F861 FDB, 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 F861 FDB registered?

F861 FDB is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 September 1988.

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