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KTL 180

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,252 mi
Last recorded87,252 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTL 180
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 87,252 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 87,066 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 86,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,396 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,137 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 85,991 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,340 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,144 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,854 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,527 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 84,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamps iluminated with stop lights (1.3.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,408 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 84,408 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,307 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,189 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

offside and nearside rear lower stop lamps,are working independantly as rear fog lamps.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 84,151 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

offside and nearside rear lower stop lamps,are working independantly as rear fog lamps.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 83,981 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 83,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,889 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 83,882 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,498 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,089 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 83,089 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 82,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 82,115 miles

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

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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KTL 180 is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KTL 180, 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 KTL 180 registered?

KTL 180 is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is KTL 180 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTL 180 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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