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F641 OPM

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,039 mi
Last recorded80,039 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF641 OPM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 80,039 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 80,039 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 79,655 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 79,655 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

near side rear foot brake and hand brake readings a little low

Fail 10 May 2006 79,655 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure

centre seat belt not fitted at time of test

holes cut in rear metal parcel shelf for speakers within 30 cm of rear seat belts mountings

near side door mirror too low to use

oil leak

rear metal seat back hole cut in it for stereo sub within 30 cm of rear seat belt mountings

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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F641 OPM is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F641 OPM, 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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F641 OPM is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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