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F569 BVP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,671 mi
Last recorded9,671 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF569 BVP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 9,671 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 3,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,581 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,749 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 92,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,027 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly low on outer tread

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre slightly low on inner tread

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,690 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 74,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,904 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,197 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 61,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,159 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 50,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 50,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,719 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,619 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 36,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside 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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F569 BVP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F569 BVP, 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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F569 BVP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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