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F305 MND

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,841 mi
Last recorded78,841 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF305 MND
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 78,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 78,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,835 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,701 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,353 miles

underbody selant

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,772 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,030 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 76,398 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 75,931 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,060 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 73,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,874 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 87,305 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2006 87,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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 MND is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F305 MND registered?

F305 MND is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F305 MND safe to buy?

The MOT history for F305 MND shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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