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F316 AEG

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

8,412 mi
Last recorded8,412 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF316 AEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 8,412 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 8,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,271 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 43,271 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

poor welding throw car 527609465055

Fail 10 Mar 2015 43,201 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

advise play in rack poor welding throw car coverd in heavey under seal

Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,293 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 29,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,452 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 23,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,201 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 1,720 miles

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

Front Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,201 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 98,201 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,236 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 92,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

stearing colum modeyfiyed swiches loos indicators fast but ok

Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,409 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 90,382 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 89,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 89,966 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 89,958 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

heavy corrsion thoughout underbody

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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F316 AEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 F316 AEG, 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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F316 AEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 June 1989.

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