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F905 BBD

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,102 mi
Last recorded67,102 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF905 BBD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,102 miles

n/s/r brake efficiency low some corrosion of o/s/ rear sill some corrosion of o/s/r floor

Pass 26 Jun 2010 64,927 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 64,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some corrosion of lower panels

Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,145 miles

some corrosion of lower panels

Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,429 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,633 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,704 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 56,704 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F905 BBD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F905 BBD, 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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F905 BBD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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