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F529 AON

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,570 mi
Last recorded71,570 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF529 AON
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,570 miles

offside front outer sill corroded / holed (not in prescribed area)

offside rear suspension trailing arm mounting bush worn resulting in slight play

slight play in nearside front shock absorber lower mounting bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2012 71,570 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

coolant leak from heater matrix

nearside front outer wing arch insecure

nearside front shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn resulting in slight play

offside front outer sill corroded / holed (not in prescribed area)

slight play in offside rear suspension trailing arm mounting bush

Pass 18 May 2011 58,668 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 58,637 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,800 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 20 Nov 2009 53,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2008 51,642 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)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General surface corrosion under vehicle

O/S/F tyre slightly perished

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,259 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,648 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 50,648 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F529 AON is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F529 AON, 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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F529 AON is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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