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F31 RJH

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,203 mi
Last recorded73,203 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 RJH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,203 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

R-TAX EXPIRED=28/2/13

REAR SUB FRAME EXTENSIVELY WELDED-PODOT

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

SEVERE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT EX LEAK

Fail 15 Oct 2013 73,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEVERE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT EX LEAK

145/70/12 X 4

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

R-TAX EXPIRED=28/2/13

REAR SUB FRAME EXTENSIVELY WELDED-PODOT

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,464 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 67,464 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,909 miles

slight play in steering rack

welding repair on nearside rear sub-frame just passable

Fail 22 Jun 2010 66,896 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,907 miles

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

Oil leak

signs of brake fluid under valve under servo (no leak found on test)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 65,904 miles

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

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

Oil leak

signs of brake fluid under valve under servo (no leak found on test)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,881 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 64,881 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 63,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,458 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 62,458 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

scratches in zone a of windscreen

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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F31 RJH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F31 RJH, 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 F31 RJH registered?

F31 RJH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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