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F304 HGC

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,063 mi
Last recorded58,063 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF304 HGC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,063 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 58,061 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,059 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 58,056 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,385 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 543,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,691 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 51,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All grease nipples and grease points require re-grease.

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

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

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

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

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

Slight bind to offside rear brakes. Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust.

Pass 7 May 2009 51,382 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 51,382 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2008 49,783 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 49,783 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 May 2007 46,434 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 46,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 43,023 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 43,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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F304 HGC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F304 HGC, 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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F304 HGC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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