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F679 KFT

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,068 mi
Last recorded7,068 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF679 KFT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 7,068 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 3,491 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THIS CAR HAS BEEN HEAVILY MODIFIED,FITTED WITH MOTORCYCLE ENGINE.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 6,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,714 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 69,000 miles

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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F679 KFT is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F679 KFT, 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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F679 KFT is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 February 1989.

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