1988 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.3L Petrol · F845 JPP
1988 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 31,318 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F845 JPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2025
- 31,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F845 JPP 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 (F845 JPP) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
F845 JPP Mileage History
- 24/02/202228,638 mi
- 02/03/202329,638 mi+1,000 mi
- 13/03/202430,408 mi+770 mi
- 06/03/202531,316 mi+908 mi
- 13/03/202531,318 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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