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F171 RHW

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,747 mi
Last recorded50,747 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 RHW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 50,747 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 50,432 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 50,297 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 50,286 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 50,183 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 49,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 48,793 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 47,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 47,009 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,302 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,648 miles

brakes 19% out of ballance

Fail 5 Jun 2013 44,632 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2012 40,940 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,837 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 38,822 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,184 miles

nsr shocker worn

oil leak on engine and gearbox

play in ns stearing rack knuckles

play in os top ball joimt

Fail 9 May 2009 32,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on engine

play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 9 May 2009 32,135 miles

oil leak on engine

play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 5 May 2008 32,130 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,121 miles

nearside rear shocker weak , not leaking.

nearside washer jet partialy blocked.

oil leak on engine.

play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,002 miles

front stearing rack gators worn and splitting.

offside rear shocker damp,.

oil leak on engin e.

play in offside front top ball joint.

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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F171 RHW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F171 RHW, 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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F171 RHW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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