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F696 OPP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,527 mi
Last recorded1,527 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 OPP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 1,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 1,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 1,503 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 1,503 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 13,364 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,470 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 67,447 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F696 OPP 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 71.4%.

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 F696 OPP, 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 F696 OPP registered?

F696 OPP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 June 1989.

Is F696 OPP safe to buy?

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