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F878 LEV

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,652 mi
Last recorded43,652 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF878 LEV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 43,652 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 41,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 40,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 36,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 31,024 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 26,456 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 22,974 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 18,388 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 12,690 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 7,666 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 2,600 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,662 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,097 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,996 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,996 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,726 miles

Both rack gaitors starting to split

nearside rear shock

slight play in both front upper ball joints

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,973 miles

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 8 Jul 2005 35,674 miles

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

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

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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F878 LEV is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F878 LEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F878 LEV registered?

F878 LEV is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F878 LEV safe to buy?

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