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F614 MRO

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,368 mi
Last recorded75,368 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF614 MRO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 75,368 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,940 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 74,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,008 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 68,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,097 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 65,086 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,073 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 61,858 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle must be pressed to make seat belt lock

Hazard light flash rate a bit slow

Rear sub frame rusted but ok

Unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers(skirts)

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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F614 MRO is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F614 MRO, 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 F614 MRO registered?

F614 MRO is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is F614 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F614 MRO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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