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F698 DWD

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

24,474 mi
Last recorded24,474 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF698 DWD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 24,474 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 24,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive emissions test failed (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 24,394 miles

Exhaust system has minor gas leaks

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Under body is covered in protective wax oil coating

Pass 19 Sep 2023 24,202 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system has minor gas leaks

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Under body is covered in protective wax oil coating / chassis black

Pass 16 Sep 2022 23,911 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system has minor gas leaks

Under body is covered in protective wax oil coating

Fail 16 Sep 2022 23,911 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system has minor gas leaks

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

Under body is covered in protective wax oil coating

Pass 25 Sep 2021 23,350 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 23,345 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 22,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 21,271 miles

Nearside corrosion to front wing below headlamp

Pass 20 Aug 2018 20,255 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 20,248 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Breather pipe to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 19,912 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 19,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,086 miles

Damping to o/s/f and n/s /f shock absorbers is poor

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 19,080 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Damping to o/s/f and n/s /f shock absorbers is poor

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,654 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 18,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,111 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 16,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,959 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 15,949 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 14,991 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 13,714 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 13,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 12,256 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 10,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 10,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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F698 DWD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F698 DWD, 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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F698 DWD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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