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F379 SPU

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,688 mi
Last recorded50,688 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF379 SPU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 50,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 50,592 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 50,238 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 50,048 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,926 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 49,753 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 49,425 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 49,394 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 49,005 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 49,001 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 41,663 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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F379 SPU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F379 SPU, 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 F379 SPU registered?

F379 SPU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F379 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F379 SPU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F379 SPU have outstanding finance?

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