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F984 HWL

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,459 mi
Last recorded40,459 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF984 HWL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 40,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

front passenger seat not fitted

whole of underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2020 40,282 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 40,278 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting battery box[5] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill not adequately welded[7]

Nearside Rear Outer sill not adequately repaired/welded[8]

Offside Front Inner sill not adequately welded[2]

Offside Front Inner wheel arch patch not adequately welded[9]

Offside Front Inner wing/floor inadequate welding on patch [1]

Offside Outer sill not adequately welded[3]

Offside Rear Inner sill not adequately welded[4]

Fail 21 Dec 2017 40,085 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing top ball joint arm bolt nut missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2016 38,113 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 38,109 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,881 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 35,878 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement not located (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror insecure door panel corroded (8.1.1)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,758 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 33,751 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,302 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 31,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F984 HWL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F984 HWL, 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 F984 HWL registered?

F984 HWL is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 December 1988.

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