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F481 JKR

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,575 mi
Last recorded73,575 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF481 JKR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 73,575 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 72,545 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 90,710 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 90,682 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 90,609 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,592 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,582 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,365 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 84,864 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play in nearside front top and bottom ball joints

Fail 15 Nov 2010 84,864 miles

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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play in nearside front top and bottom ball joints

Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,230 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 84,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 81,605 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 81,165 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 81,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2005 81,152 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 81,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise n/s rear tyre wall perished

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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F481 JKR is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F481 JKR, 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 F481 JKR registered?

F481 JKR is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 May 1989.

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