MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,669 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed emissions to high to read + black smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all of them ()
middle mirror missing from inside car
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all of them ()
middle mirror missing from inside car
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
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)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
all passenger seats removed
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
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F450 SOU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F450 SOU, 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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F450 SOU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 May 1989.
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