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F990 TSG

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,382 mi
Last recorded64,382 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF990 TSG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 64,382 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper engine mount / stabilizer bushes worn

Fail 21 Jan 2026 64,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper engine mount / stabilizer bushes worn

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 63,911 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 63,911 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 63,833 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabilizer bar bushes worn /split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

engine cut out at end of test and would not restart

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2024 63,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and split to inner cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and split to inner cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabilizer bar bushes worn /split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

engine cut out at end of test and would not restart

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2023 63,563 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 63,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,786 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,350 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 60,566 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 60,565 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both front (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front teardrop mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn top tower bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both front knuckle joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,041 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 52,795 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,989 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,028 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate cracked

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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F990 TSG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F990 TSG, 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 F990 TSG registered?

F990 TSG is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 8 September 1988.

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