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F385 TJB

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,369 mi
Last recorded76,369 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF385 TJB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear sub frame corroded

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear sub frame corroded

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,038 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,036 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,817 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,780 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 73,767 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)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,068 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 67,050 miles

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

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,180 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,383 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,686 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,606 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 47,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 47,580 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F385 TJB is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F385 TJB, 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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F385 TJB is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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