MOT Status
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50,064 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Nearside & Offside (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front & Nearside Rear on outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Front & Offside Rear on outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower & Upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower & Upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower & Upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & Rear / Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower & Upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & Rear / Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Oil leak
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
some corrosion on offside sill by jacking point
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
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F892 TCF is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 F892 TCF, 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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F892 TCF is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 May 1989.
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