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F930 OYN

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,050 mi
Last recorded41,050 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF930 OYN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,050 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 12,940 miles

EINGINE MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING

ENGINE STABALISER BUSHES WORN

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS NOTED

HEADLAMPS BEAM PATTERN JUST VISIBLE AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING

Fail 26 Oct 2010 12,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

ENGINE STABALISER BUSHES WORN

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING

Pass 25 Oct 2009 41,050 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,358 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jun 2008 37,300 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,639 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,624 miles

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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F930 OYN is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F930 OYN, 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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F930 OYN is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 23 August 1988.

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