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F886 LTT

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,149 mi
Last recorded84,149 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF886 LTT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 84,149 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 84,149 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front steering arm

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 84,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,622 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle been under sealed

Fail 4 Oct 2023 83,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle been under sealed

Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,792 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 81,932 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 81,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 74,094 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 73,990 miles

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

screenwash bottle leaking but does not drain completely

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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F886 LTT is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F886 LTT, 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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F886 LTT is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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