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F878 RDP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,458 mi
Last recorded79,458 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF878 RDP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 79,458 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 79,458 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 79,333 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 79,327 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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F878 RDP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F878 RDP, 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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What year was F878 RDP registered?

F878 RDP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 May 1989.

Is F878 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F878 RDP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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