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F341 BPW

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

17,655 mi
Last recorded17,655 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF341 BPW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2025 17,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 17,607 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal repair to floor within 30cms of subframe mounting covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 17,591 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded/holed with 30cms of drivers seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal repair to floor within 30cms of subframe mounting covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 17,492 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 17,407 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 17,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 17,257 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 17,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 15,856 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 15,802 miles

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

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner cv joint gear box bearing is excesively worn and is leaking oil

Pass 7 Jul 2010 8,600 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 8,588 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,883 miles

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

holes in n/s and o/s front floor areas

rear rubber fuel hose perished

slight play in steering column upper bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 95,358 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 95,358 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 89,753 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 89,753 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,403 miles

slight signs off rust on n/s front outer sill †and o/s inner wheel arch

underside off vehicle in poor rusty condition

Fail 15 Jun 2006 84,221 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion to front floor areas †nsf outersill , osr inner wheel arch

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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F341 BPW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F341 BPW, 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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F341 BPW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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