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F795 AOF

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,216 mi
Last recorded30,216 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF795 AOF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 30,216 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/f floor area . under arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

advise headlamp aim/images

corrosion under front wheel archs corroded n/s/f and o/s/f and floor areas, sill areas

wipers do not park on theyre own

Fail 23 Jul 2025 30,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play play in steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area, under wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f floor areas

corrosion under front wheel arch areas

wipers do not park on their own

Pass 7 Dec 2022 30,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres manufactured 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 30,200 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle will not run consistently for brake test to be carried out. (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Vehicle will not run consistently for emissions test to be carried out. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres manufactured 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 30,166 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,137 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 30,137 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,835 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 29,751 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 29,664 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 29,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F795 AOF is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F795 AOF, 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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F795 AOF is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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