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F821 AOC

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,217 mi
Last recorded69,217 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF821 AOC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 69,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 69,215 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

front and rear subframes becoming corroded

front tyres perished - no cord visible at time of test

offside rear shock absorber lower bush becoming perished

rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,695 miles

advise corrosion to subframes

advise front brake pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,654 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 61,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 49,948 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 49,941 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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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F821 AOC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F821 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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F821 AOC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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