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F803 AOC

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,153 mi
Last recorded51,153 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF803 AOC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 51,153 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 51,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 51,086 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 51,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,042 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,981 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 50,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,633 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 50,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,534 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 50,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 50,155 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 50,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 12 May 2007 50,155 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 49,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2006 49,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F803 AOC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F803 AOC, 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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F803 AOC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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