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F855 HDH

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,930 mi
Last recorded96,930 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF855 HDH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 96,930 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 96,808 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,735 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 93,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and n/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 May 2019 93,514 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground main battery lead (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected filler (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and n/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 926,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 926,822 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 91,505 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 89,056 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

near-side and off-side rear foot-brake efficiency just passable

Fail 10 Jun 2010 87,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

near-side and off-side rear foot-brake efficiency just passable

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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F855 HDH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F855 HDH, 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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F855 HDH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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