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F742 TNP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,656 mi
Last recorded82,656 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF742 TNP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various areas slight corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Aug 2021 82,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various areas slight corrosion to underside

Pass 2 May 2020 82,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 82,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 82,437 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 82,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose cone adjusting nut loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 82,065 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 82,065 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,808 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 81,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,094 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 79,091 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,186 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 75,182 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S rack boot twisted

front exhaust fouling on floor

front exhaust mount fouling drive shaft

movement on front sub frame rubber mounts N/S and O/S

Pass 13 May 2011 75,706 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 75,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 74,735 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 74,735 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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F742 TNP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F742 TNP, 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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F742 TNP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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