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F36 RYF

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,242 mi
Last recorded24,242 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF36 RYF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,242 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 24,226 miles

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

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside floor to sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 23,485 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 22,538 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 22,107 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 15 May 2018 22,107 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,235 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 21,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 21,089 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 21,089 miles

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

small exhust leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,798 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 20,798 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 18,000 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,036 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 17,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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F36 RYF is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F36 RYF, 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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F36 RYF is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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