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F29 BUK

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,298 mi
Last recorded92,298 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF29 BUK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,298 miles

Brake lights slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe severely perishing

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 92,298 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake lights slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe severely perishing

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 92,278 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 92,278 miles

Emissions not tested alternator seized (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door shut above outer sill line (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor across rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired subframe mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leaks multiple areas

play from internal of steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2016 91,278 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

front and rear floors rusty

servo area rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2015 84,315 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 84,293 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,242 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 73,230 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,987 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 72,982 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 65,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 61,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 61,219 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,535 miles

Engine stabiliser bar rear mounting bracket on bulkhead is worn

Gearchange lever is a little stiff

Offside door mirror very slightly insecure

Offside front wheel is binding a little bit

Offside rear footbrake is a little slower than nearside to operate

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

Some corrosion in front panel around headlights, front ends of doorsteps, panel below windscreen.

engine has oil leaks, particularly from offside driveshaft inner joint

Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,381 miles

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

Offside front top suspension arm is seizing on inner bearings

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

There is some play in steering rack nearside end bushes and ball joint

Fail 14 Jul 2008 56,381 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

1, Drivers door frame is splitting where bolted to top hinge 2, Battery insecure in boot 3,drivers seat belt bit slow to return 4,Weathershield insecure is rubbing on alternator pulley,

1, engine top stabiliser bar rear bush very worn , is cause of exhaust blowing

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

Offside front top suspension arm is seizing on inner bearings

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

There is some play in steering rack nearside end bushes and ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,325 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 55,325 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,013 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 49,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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F29 BUK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 58,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F29 BUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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F29 BUK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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