1988 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · F718 YPW
1988 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/09/1988. Recorded mileage 72,106 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,106 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
F718 YPW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 72,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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F718 YPW Mileage History
- 06/08/201472,105 mi
- 06/08/201472,105 mi
- 07/08/201572,102 mi-3 mi
- 25/07/201672,106 mi+4 mi
- 15/08/201772,108 mi+2 mi
- 10/08/201872,102 mi-6 mi
- 13/08/201872,122 mi+20 mi
- 02/08/201972,172 mi+50 mi
- 16/10/202072,103 mi-69 mi
- 20/10/202072,105 mi+2 mi
- 10/08/202172,108 mi+3 mi
- 12/04/202372,107 mi-1 mi
- 09/07/202572,106 mi-1 mi
- 21/07/202572,106 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F718 YPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair (F718 YPW) between August 2014 and July 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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