1988 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.3L Petrol · F313 GAO
1988 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 52,726 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1275cc
F313 GAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/06/2026
- 52,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 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
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F313 GAO Mileage History
- 25/01/20241,782 mi
- 01/07/20241,812 mi+30 mi
- 02/06/202551,929 mi+50,117 mi
- 15/06/202652,726 mi+797 mi
Average of roughly 21,339 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F313 GAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair (F313 GAO) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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