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F305 LGU

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,269 mi
Last recorded50,269 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF305 LGU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 50,269 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 50,269 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,431 miles

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

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

front number plate fixed to bonnet nearside dip beam on lower limit for aim front additional lamps not showing white light nearside wheel cylinder retainer creeping (slight movment)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,902 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,942 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 44,922 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 42,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 42,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F305 LGU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F305 LGU, 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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What year was F305 LGU registered?

F305 LGU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F305 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F305 LGU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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