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F314 TOW

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

366 mi
Last recorded366 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF314 TOW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 366 miles

offside and nearside stop lights slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Aug 2024 99,007 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 99,007 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 98,092 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 98,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,806 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 96,912 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 96,890 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 96,196 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 95,637 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch; shock absorber mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 95,090 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured upper wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch; shock absorber mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 91,675 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 89,549 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,036 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 86,981 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,949 miles

Front number plate held on with cable ties

Front subframe rubber mounts perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front shock mount bolt loose (1 of 4)

Passengers front seat removed at time of test

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Apr 2012 84,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front number plate held on with cable ties

Front subframe rubber mounts perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front shock mount bolt loose (1 of 4)

Passengers front seat removed at time of test

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2010 79,072 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust is noisey

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Slight play in steering column

windscreen has slight scratches

Fail 7 May 2010 79,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Slight play in steering column

Coolant leak

Exhaust is noisey

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

windscreen has slight scratches

Pass 5 May 2009 75,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2009 75,601 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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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F314 TOW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F314 TOW, 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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F314 TOW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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