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F636 TBJ

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,956 mi
Last recorded23,956 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF636 TBJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 23,956 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 23,716 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 23,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 23,697 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 23,685 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 23,677 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,668 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 20,660 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Jul 2019 20,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 May 2018 20,617 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 May 2017 20,355 miles

Both sills showing signs of corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 20,256 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2015 20,234 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 20,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear 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 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2014 20,163 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 20,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 20,096 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 20,096 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 19,886 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 19,884 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front subframe rubbers deteriorated

light corrosion on o/s sill

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2011 19,617 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 19,617 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 19,158 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 19,035 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 18,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 18,755 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 18,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S drive shaft fouling body

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 23 May 2006 18,688 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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F636 TBJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F636 TBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F636 TBJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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