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F480 VRU

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,589 mi
Last recorded32,589 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 VRU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 32,589 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,575 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 32,575 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,562 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,542 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,531 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 32,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,440 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 32,156 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 32,125 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,784 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,357 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 31,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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F480 VRU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F480 VRU, 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 F480 VRU registered?

F480 VRU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F480 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F480 VRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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