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F686 MFJ

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,230 mi
Last recorded9,230 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF686 MFJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 9,230 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2025 8,666 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 8,478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 8,431 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 8,110 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 8,109 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2005 107,847 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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F686 MFJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F686 MFJ, 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 F686 MFJ registered?

F686 MFJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F686 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F686 MFJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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