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F374 TMG

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,751 mi
Last recorded92,751 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF374 TMG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,751 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 92,749 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,997 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,310 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 83,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 81,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 78,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 76,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2009 76,997 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,938 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 73,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 71,763 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 71,762 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 70,518 miles

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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F374 TMG is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F374 TMG, 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 F374 TMG registered?

F374 TMG is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F374 TMG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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