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F291 YEL

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,402 mi
Last recorded43,402 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 YEL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

front floor pan corroded

slight play in streering rack mounting

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sills corroded

rear number plate staind

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,739 miles

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

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

floor pan corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2009 41,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

floor pan corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,427 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 41,427 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,257 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 41,257 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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F291 YEL is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F291 YEL, 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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F291 YEL is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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