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F640 AOE

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,775 mi
Last recorded70,775 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF640 AOE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,775 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 70,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 69,010 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 69,006 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,664 miles

n/s sill slightly corroded

o/s front to rear (@ rear) brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 65,660 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s sill slightly corroded

o/s front to rear (@ rear) brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,689 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers belt slow to return

Fail 5 Mar 2012 61,688 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers belt slow to return

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,361 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,759 miles

vehicle untidy in places

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,929 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 40,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,571 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 40,571 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,228 miles

combined indicator, wiper switch loose on column

o/s seat belt slow to retract

Fail 3 Dec 2007 40,226 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

combined indicator, wiper switch loose on column

o/s seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,002 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 38,002 miles

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

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

o/s sill corroded †slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

tested when wet

Pass 2 Mar 2006 85,353 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 85,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

rear sub frame corroded

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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F640 AOE is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F640 AOE, 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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F640 AOE is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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