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F89 OYM

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

47,483 mi
Last recorded47,483 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto40,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 OYM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1988
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 47,483 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 47,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 47,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 46,681 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 46,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 46,048 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,238 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 45,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 43,978 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 43,477 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,179 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,881 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,669 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,376 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 42,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust bracket not connected

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,852 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,888 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 40,888 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,035 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 40,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,135 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,030 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 38,028 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,859 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 36,842 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,921 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 35,917 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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F89 OYM is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 40,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F89 OYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F89 OYM registered?

F89 OYM is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 21 December 1988.

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