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F497 PLT

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,824 mi
Last recorded42,824 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF497 PLT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,824 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 39,236 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 91 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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F497 PLT is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F497 PLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F497 PLT registered?

F497 PLT is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 3 February 1989.

Is F497 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F497 PLT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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