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F891 XOK

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,291 mi
Last recorded50,291 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF891 XOK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 50,291 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2024 50,201 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2024 50,201 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,776 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 49,776 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both front tear drop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,086 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 47,069 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F891 XOK is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F891 XOK, 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 F891 XOK registered?

F891 XOK is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is F891 XOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F891 XOK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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