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F777 KAU

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,909 mi
Last recorded65,909 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF777 KAU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 65,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 65,318 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 65,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2006 59,324 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

left door skin comming away at lower edge

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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F777 KAU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F777 KAU, 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 F777 KAU registered?

F777 KAU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 March 1989.

Is F777 KAU safe to buy?

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