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F763 SJH

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,465 mi
Last recorded125,465 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF763 SJH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 125,465 miles

Both front shock absorber mounts has a bolt missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 Mar 2013 125,465 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber mounts have a bolt missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,104 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside c.v gaiter damp

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

wiering loom to swich poor condition

both front and rear road wheels seated out further than wheel arches

Fail 22 Jul 2008 57,104 miles

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

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

nearside c.v gaiter damp

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

both front and rear road wheels seated out further than wheel arches

Pass 16 Jun 2007 57,104 miles

NEAR SIDE STEERING TRACK ROD SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 15 Jul 2006 57,104 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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F763 SJH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F763 SJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F763 SJH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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