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F856 SLD

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,203 mi
Last recorded55,203 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF856 SLD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,203 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,988 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear shock absorbers have little damping effect

Fail 24 Mar 2016 53,970 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear shock absorbers have little damping effect

Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,085 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 44,628 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 44,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,163 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 38,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,359 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 33,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 31,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,493 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 28,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,162 miles

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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F856 SLD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F856 SLD, 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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F856 SLD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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