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F891 XWM

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

41,256 mi
Last recorded41,256 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF891 XWM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 41,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 41,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 40,744 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 40,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 39,682 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,202 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,007 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,970 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,717 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,380 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,164 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,098 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,950 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 36,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,813 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,702 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 36,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,502 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,411 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,410 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,517 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,599 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 34,599 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,634 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 33,634 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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F891 XWM is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F891 XWM, 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 F891 XWM registered?

F891 XWM is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 August 1988.

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