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F887 PFP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,029 mi
Last recorded97,029 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF887 PFP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 97,029 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2025 97,024 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2023 96,987 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 96,967 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,926 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,053 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDER VEHICLE

NSF WINDSCREEN WASHER AIM

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK(HEATER VELVE)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,310 miles

DRIVERS SEAT AND BELT FITTED ONLY

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO VEHICLE

Fail 30 May 2014 95,254 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

DRIVERS SEAT AND SEAT BELT FITTED ONLY

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TP UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

SLIGHT CORROSION TO NS AND OS DOOR STEPS AND FLOOR

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF STEERING RACK

Pass 22 Oct 2013 95,096 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,796 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,051 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,489 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres poor inside

Fail 11 Jun 2010 86,483 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 86,477 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear reg lights slightly dim

corrossion to both rear inner wheel arches

cuts to both front tyres

signs of welding repairs to underside,sills & front inner wheel arches

Pass 19 Jul 2008 86,073 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s side repeater slightly loose

signs of welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2008 86,029 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

crack in front number plate

heavy corrosion to o/s/f floor

light corrosion to both inner rear wheel arches

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f side repeater slightly loose

signs of welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2007 84,345 miles

please see the advisory form issued on the previous MOT failure, in addition any new advisories on this page

Fail 11 Jun 2007 84,345 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advance movement in n/s/r radius arm

engine oil leaks

n/s/f floor pan dented

no rear seats fitted

non standard exhaust fitted louder than factory fitted exhaust

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to body work and underside of vehicle

unable to check both outer sills fully due to undersill

heavy advisment all four wheels protruding out of arches dangerous to predestrians

Pass 30 May 2006 84,235 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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F887 PFP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F887 PFP, 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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F887 PFP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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