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F951 RMH

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

44,333 mi
Last recorded44,333 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF951 RMH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 44,333 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 44,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 44,248 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 44,158 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 44,066 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 44,066 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 44,066 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 43,964 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 43,964 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,948 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,755 miles

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 43,629 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,614 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake percentages low

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 42,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 39,601 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,673 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre getting perished

Fail 1 May 2009 37,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre getting perished

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,228 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 33,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front doors ,top hinges, allow doors to lift and drop slightly.

poor damping effort from rear shock-absorbers

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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F951 RMH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F951 RMH, 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 F951 RMH registered?

F951 RMH is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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