CarVerify

Free Car Check

F976 YON

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,812 mi
Last recorded68,812 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 YON
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2018 68,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole on top of door dill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole at bottom of sill at next to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,090 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front brake flexi hose guided by cable tie

offside rear has slight corrosion to inner valance

Fail 30 Aug 2017 67,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shock absorber mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking into caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner valance (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,984 miles

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,977 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holled (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holled (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,001 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 64,001 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,976 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 58,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 58,686 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure.

Front grill missing.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 56,899 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 52,822 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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
Full Austin Mini Mayfair reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F976 YON is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F976 YON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F976 YON?

You can check the full history of F976 YON by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F976 YON registered?

F976 YON is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 November 1988.

Is F976 YON safe to buy?

The MOT history for F976 YON shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F976 YON have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F976 YON. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.