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F521 KTT

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,452 mi
Last recorded59,452 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF521 KTT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 59,452 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 59,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 59,393 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 59,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 59,201 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,039 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 68,492 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 58,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 May 2015 56,213 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 56,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,014 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 75,543 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 73,143 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 72,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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F521 KTT is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F521 KTT, 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 F521 KTT registered?

F521 KTT is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 February 1989.

Is F521 KTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F521 KTT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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