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F356 WUY

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,758 mi
Last recorded17,758 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF356 WUY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 17,758 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 17,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 9,912 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 9,903 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 9,818 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 9,753 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 9,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 9,005 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 7,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 7,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,088 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres heavily perished and cracked,but unable to see any cords exposed

both rear shock absorbers have reduced dampening effect

Pass 24 Jan 2012 4,086 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Minimal clearance offside front bumpstop

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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F356 WUY is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F356 WUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F356 WUY registered?

F356 WUY is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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