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F470 SWC

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

29,454 mi
Last recorded29,454 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF470 SWC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 29,454 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 29,240 miles

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 2 Mar 2020 28,699 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 28,190 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,600 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,867 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 25,723 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 25,723 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,104 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 24,102 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 19,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,663 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 17,123 miles

Oil leak

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 16,145 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 15,804 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 15,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,401 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 15,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,755 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 14,752 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 14,210 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 14,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

rear subframe weak

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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F470 SWC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F470 SWC, 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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What year was F470 SWC registered?

F470 SWC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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