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F445 EET

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,971 mi
Last recorded95,971 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF445 EET
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 95,971 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 95,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 95,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 95,563 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 94,726 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 94,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,065 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,215 miles

coolant leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,041 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,801 miles

idle speed slightly high

Fail 10 Jun 2014 89,767 miles

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

idle speed slightly high

slight freeplay in nearside front suspension ball joints

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,038 miles

rear subframe heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,892 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

emissions reading very high unable to record results

rear subframe heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2012 85,359 miles

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

brake pipes and underside of vehicle covered in sealant.

oil leaks.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 85,359 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes and underside of vehicle covered in sealant.

oil leaks.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,108 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 83,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 81,364 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 81,359 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 67,051 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 80,232 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 80,232 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 77,258 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 77,258 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) 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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F445 EET is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 F445 EET, 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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F445 EET is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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