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F42 GFK

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

39,891 mi
Last recorded39,891 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF42 GFK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 39,891 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 39,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,414 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,393 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 39,341 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 39,335 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 39,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 39,322 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 39,306 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 39,291 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 39,281 miles

all 4 tyre side walls cracking

Pass 26 May 2015 39,273 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 39,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2013 39,210 miles

battery tray corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 39,201 miles

rear subframe slightly corroded

front tyres cracking

battery box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,189 miles

battery tray corroded

both front tyres cracking

rear shocker top mounts, prescribed areas slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 39,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

battery tray corroded

both front tyres cracking

rear shocker top mounts, prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 39,162 miles

all tyres, outer sidewalls cracked

Fail 20 May 2010 39,162 miles

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

all tyres, outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 18 May 2009 39,148 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,094 miles

battery tray corroded

Fail 27 May 2008 39,094 miles

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,056 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 39,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s "b" post corroded slightly

Pass 17 May 2006 38,908 miles

slight corrosion developing on sill steps. rear subframe getting thin/slightly weak in places.

slight play in ball joints.

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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F42 GFK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 F42 GFK, 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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F42 GFK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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