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B16 EUU

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,203 mi
Last recorded50,203 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 EUU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 50,203 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 50,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2025 49,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 47,933 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 45,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,797 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 35,626 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 30,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 30,081 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,006 miles

rear valance corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,781 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,565 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,276 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,110 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,816 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,499 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,145 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,786 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 27,453 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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B16 EUU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B16 EUU, 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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What year was B16 EUU registered?

B16 EUU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B16 EUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 EUU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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