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F659 TJS

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,453 mi
Last recorded71,453 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF659 TJS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 71,453 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 71,453 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,739 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,957 miles

petrol pipe to tank perrishing

steering rack gaitors perrished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,141 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,608 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 67,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine stabilizer bushes worn

tappets noisey!!!!

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,821 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

carb co at 0.18% wont adjust

cooling fan wrong way round

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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F659 TJS is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F659 TJS, 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 F659 TJS registered?

F659 TJS is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F659 TJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F659 TJS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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