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F948 SFR

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,801 mi
Last recorded54,801 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 SFR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,801 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,782 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 53,782 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,536 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 53,536 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F948 SFR is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F948 SFR, 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 F948 SFR registered?

F948 SFR is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F948 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F948 SFR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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