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1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,046 mi
Last recorded60,046 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAD 2C
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,046 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 60,043 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 24 Jun 2024 60,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 30 Jun 2023 60,021 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak under vehicle.

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,997 miles

Oil leak under vehicle.

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 28 Jun 2022 59,991 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Oil leak under vehicle.

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,987 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,232 miles

Both front bottom ball joint bushes starting to deteriorate.

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,639 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,608 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,948 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 56,210 miles

Engine & front subframe mounts weak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 56,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine & front subframe mounts weak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,267 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 55,267 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,790 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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CAD 2C is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CAD 2C, 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 CAD 2C registered?

CAD 2C is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is CAD 2C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAD 2C shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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