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F786 BON

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

71,858 mi
Last recorded71,858 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF786 BON
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2006 71,858 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 71,857 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

minimal play in o/s/f wheel bearing

o/s/f subframe mount area split & repaired internally

Fail 3 Mar 2006 71,853 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both Rear Tyres Approaching Wear Bars

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Slight scratches on windscreen

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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F786 BON is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F786 BON, 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 F786 BON registered?

F786 BON is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F786 BON shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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