1988 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · F263 KNM
1988 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09/12/1988. Recorded mileage 49,459 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 998cc
F263 KNM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 49,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F263 KNM Mileage History
- 24/02/202349,439 mi
- 28/02/202349,443 mi+4 mi
- 19/06/202549,452 mi+9 mi
- 03/07/202549,459 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 8 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F263 KNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair (F263 KNM) between February 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF (3.5 (a))”.
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