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A13 UYR

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,362 mi
Last recorded71,362 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 UYR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 71,362 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 70,817 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,038 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 68,839 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,166 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,131 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,431 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,619 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 67,140 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 61,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes have been undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Subframes slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 59,340 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Subframes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,180 miles

corrosion to suspension components

front tyres uneven wear

subframes poor condition (corrosion)

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2012 58,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

front tyres uneven wear

subframes poor condition (corrosion)

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,502 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 82,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,731 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 79,323 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2008 79,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 75,446 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,201 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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A13 UYR is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 UYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 UYR is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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