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F837 AOC

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

78,127 mi
Last recorded78,127 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF837 AOC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,127 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 78,104 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,746 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 77,733 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,633 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 76,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,535 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,427 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 74,425 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,235 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 73,229 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,759 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 71,758 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 81,815 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 67,455 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 67,453 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 85,832 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,884 miles

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

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

rear subframe has been welded

Fail 21 May 2007 62,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 21 May 2007 62,987 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 59,845 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,845 miles

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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F837 AOC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 F837 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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F837 AOC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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