1988 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · F717 FJO
1988 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 84,789 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F717 FJO Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 84,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F717 FJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair (F717 FJO) between August 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm (5.3.4 ”; “Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
F717 FJO Mileage History
- 03/08/200675,381 mi
- 23/08/200775,950 mi+569 mi
- 29/08/200876,800 mi+850 mi
- 06/08/200977,346 mi+546 mi
- 10/08/201079,095 mi+1,749 mi
- 09/08/201179,717 mi+622 mi
- 01/08/201280,101 mi+384 mi
- 06/08/201380,447 mi+346 mi
- 05/08/201481,439 mi+992 mi
- 04/08/201581,869 mi+430 mi
- 10/08/201581,880 mi+11 mi
- 04/08/201682,341 mi+461 mi
- 03/08/201782,736 mi+395 mi
- 23/08/201883,080 mi+344 mi
- 08/08/201993,571 mi+10,491 mi
- 09/08/201983,571 mi-10,000 mi
- 19/08/202083,840 mi+269 mi
- 19/08/202183,927 mi+87 mi
- 22/08/202284,089 mi+162 mi
- 04/08/202384,254 mi+165 mi
- 21/08/202484,414 mi+160 mi
- 21/08/202484,419 mi+5 mi
- 01/08/202584,596 mi+177 mi
- 25/08/202684,783 mi+187 mi
- 04/09/202684,789 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 468 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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