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F38 RLD

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,695 mi
Last recorded13,695 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 RLD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 13,695 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 11,955 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 11,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 9,167 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 7,388 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 4,163 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 4,163 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,511 miles

brake pedal noisy

front bearing slight noises

o/s/f upper shock bracket corroding

o/s/r boot floor corroded

rear subrame starting to corrode

slight play in column

slight play in swivels

Fail 3 Oct 2011 99,511 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal noisy

front bearing slight noises

o/s/f upper shock bracket corroding

o/s/r boot floor corroded

rear subrame starting to corrode

slight play in column

slight play in swivels

Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,429 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 94,429 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)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,729 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 81,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 80,751 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,408 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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F38 RLD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F38 RLD, 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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F38 RLD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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