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1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,808 mi
Last recorded81,808 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF312 URL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 81,808 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 80,630 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 80,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 80,440 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 80,424 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 79,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,528 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 78,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left Adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to correct height (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades not parking automatically.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 78,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades not parking automatically.

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,800 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 77,790 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,164 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,723 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 75,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,414 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 65,340 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 65,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F312 URL is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F312 URL, 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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F312 URL is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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