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F841 RPK

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,108 mi
Last recorded77,108 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF841 RPK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,046 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 77,046 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,832 miles

Oil leak ()

slight play in front swivel joints

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,714 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting rusty

wipers don't park

Pass 8 Jan 2014 76,611 miles

Oil leak

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2014 76,611 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,312 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 76,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,130 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2010 76,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,790 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2009 75,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,537 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 75,197 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 75,197 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder and damage to outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2006 73,618 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 73,618 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front doors rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine

rear subframe getting rusty

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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F841 RPK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F841 RPK, 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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F841 RPK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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