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F89 TNP

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,543 mi
Last recorded98,543 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 TNP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 98,543 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,914 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to o/s/f floor where it meets inner wheel arch

Pass 16 Jun 2022 96,138 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 96,122 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,333 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,777 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 94,775 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,198 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,096 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 92,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure wheel lose (2.1.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,407 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,494 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,672 miles

Oil leak

all underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2014 83,660 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,285 miles

bulk head corroding around master cylinder mounting

Fail 9 Mar 2012 81,274 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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)

bulk head corroding around master cylinder mounting

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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F89 TNP is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 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 F89 TNP, 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 38 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 F89 TNP registered?

F89 TNP is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 December 1988.

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