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F428 WCX

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,274 mi
Last recorded97,274 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF428 WCX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 97,274 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 97,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 9,747 miles

areas of rust (thin steel)

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 9,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

areas of rust (thin steel)

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,442 miles

large areas of welding all coverd in thick paint

Fail 22 Mar 2011

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

areas of rust and welding

Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,170 miles

large areas of rustcoverd in paint

Fail 18 Mar 2010 90,170 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

large areas of rustcoverd in paint

Pass 18 Jun 2008 90,106 miles

Near side head lamp craced

Fail 4 Jun 2008 89,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side head lamp craced

Pass 25 Jun 2007 89,567 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 89,560 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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F428 WCX is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F428 WCX, 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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F428 WCX is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 January 1989.

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