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F332 HYS

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,656 mi
Last recorded59,656 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF332 HYS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,656 miles

both floorpans to outer sill corroded

exhaust rear mount perished

n/s/f top suspension arm slight play

o/s inner sill/door sill corroded

o/s/f floorpan corroded

play at o/s/f wheel

rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2008 59,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

both floorpans to outer sill corroded

exhaust rear mount perished

o/s inner sill/door sill corroded

o/s/f floorpan corroded

play at o/s/f wheel

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2007 53,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

movement in steering column

slight underside surface corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2006 47,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s hand brake foling slightly

play in o/s steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2006 47,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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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F332 HYS is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F332 HYS, 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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F332 HYS is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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