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F904 AOV

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,922 mi
Last recorded88,922 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF904 AOV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 88,922 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 88,921 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 88,911 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre fouling on inner wheel arch slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2006 87,590 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 87,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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F904 AOV is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F904 AOV, 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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F904 AOV is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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