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F801 AOE

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,387 mi
Last recorded49,387 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF801 AOE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 49,387 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 48,947 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2024 48,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame insecurely attached front subframe mountings allowing subframe movement to access (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 47,797 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,363 miles

general corrosion to rear underside.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,542 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,453 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,171 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,158 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 45,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,356 miles

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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F801 AOE is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F801 AOE, 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 F801 AOE registered?

F801 AOE is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F801 AOE safe to buy?

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