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F505 CDY

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,882 mi
Last recorded110,882 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 CDY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,882 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 110,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 97,229 miles

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 97,210 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit inappropriately repaired Loose nuts (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit inappropriately repaired Loose nuts (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 6,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 2,642 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 2,642 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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F505 CDY is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F505 CDY, 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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F505 CDY is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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