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F967 NPD

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,892 mi
Last recorded67,892 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF967 NPD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 67,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 7 Nov 2024 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 66,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 66,106 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,790 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,691 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 63,261 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,243 miles

front brake discs slightly scored and pitted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 63,243 miles

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

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

corrosion on offside outer sill

front brake discs slightly scored and pitted

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,647 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,745 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 58,745 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror loose

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,679 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror loose

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,578 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,578 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,578 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

slight corrosion on nearside + offside sills (front inner arches)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 543,543 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 54,204 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust emission may vary once exhaust blow is rectified

o/s/f outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2005 48,700 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 48,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

handbrake long in operation

n/s/f subframe mountin (pear drop) split

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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F967 NPD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F967 NPD, 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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F967 NPD is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 October 1988.

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