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F844 MGU

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

15,693 mi
Last recorded15,693 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF844 MGU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 15,693 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 14,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 13,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 13,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 11,612 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 10,219 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 8,144 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 5,818 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 3,163 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion SEAL (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 100,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 95,802 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,201 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,919 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 82,537 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 82,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

general surface corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 79,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

general surface corrosion

parking brake has slight travel

slight movement in nearside front hub area

slight movement nearside rear and offside rear radius arm bushs

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,549 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

N/s/f door bolt missing.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/f door mounting bolt loose.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 75,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

N/s/f door bolt missing.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/f door mounting bolt loose.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2008 71,839 miles

general surface corrosion

slight movement both front hub areas

Pass 8 Jun 2007 69,225 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 65,939 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 65,911 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F844 MGU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F844 MGU, 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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F844 MGU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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