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F558 TCK

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,170 mi
Last recorded80,170 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF558 TCK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 80,170 miles

vehicle underside preserved in oil

Pass 8 Oct 2024 80,089 miles

underneath of vehicle covered in oil to preserve it cannot check alot of the components

Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,082 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 80,005 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,703 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 80,334 miles

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

main beam warning light inoperative

Fail 27 Jan 2012 80,334 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

main beam warning light inoperative

Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,949 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch master cylinder insecure

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 72,867 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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 inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch master cylinder insecure

exhaust front pipe mounting bolt missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,582 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2008 61,659 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 61,537 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EVIDENCE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE FOULING BODY .

REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD .

Pass 26 Jan 2007 56,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,710 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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F558 TCK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver 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 F558 TCK, 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 F558 TCK registered?

F558 TCK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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