MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
headlight switch worn
nearside front inner wing rusty
nearside outer sill corroded at front
slight bind on offside front brake
unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on nearside (2.4.G.1)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
headlight switch worn
indicator stalk loose
nearside front inner wing rusty
nearside outer sill corroded at front
slight bind on offside front brake
unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)
Indicator switch insecure and wiper switch (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by sub frame mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame support panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step to sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor on offside (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fault with side lights (1.2.1f)
1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers.
2. Unable to check brake pipes fully due to covering.
3. Slight play in nearside rear radius arm bushes.
4. No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test.
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
plastice covers on sills
speedometer not illuminated
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
platis covers on sills
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front floor welded from inside
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front floor welded from inside
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Battery insecure
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
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F540 AOV is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.
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 F540 AOV, 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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F540 AOV is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 March 1989.
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