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F539 XFR

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,505 mi
Last recorded38,505 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 XFR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 38,505 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to open (3.1 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor panel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated turret gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated turret gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 38,505 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to open (3.1 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor panel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated turret gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated turret gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 38,417 miles

Body component slightly loose front and rear wheel arch plastic extension panels (mudguards) no fitted at time of test (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished/corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension turret gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension turret gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount to front valance corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 38,417 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT ON THE OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose front and rear wheel arch plastic extension panels (mudguards) no fitted at time of test (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished/corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension turret gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel or lock up (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracked on the outer edge (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension turret gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure bulb holder loose in lamp (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount to front valance corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 37,725 miles

Surface corrosion under the body of the vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2018 37,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2016 36,470 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,232 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 31,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,038 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 30,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,280 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch / front of sill & o/s/f lower door frame all have excessive corosion but not in prescribed area.

Fail 14 Dec 2006 29,280 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch / front of sill & o/s/f lower door frame all have excessive corosion but not in prescribed area.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 27,098 miles

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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F539 XFR is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F539 XFR, 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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F539 XFR is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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