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F909 JWL

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

69,998 mi
Last recorded69,998 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF909 JWL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2021 69,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated deteriorated around grommet hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated deteriorated around grommet hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both turret fixing bolts to body (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both turrets and cones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,913 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 66,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Fouling shock bolt (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Both front seat fixings (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Earth strap loose in engine bay

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 66,229 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 66,229 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working dash lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 65,863 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 65,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 65,843 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner wings rusty

off side shocker lower bush perished/splitting

rear subframe rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2011 64,779 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner wings rusty

off side shocker lower bush perished/splitting

rear subframe rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2010 64,747 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2008 63,822 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 60,842 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 60,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 59,666 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 59,654 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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F909 JWL is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 F909 JWL, 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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F909 JWL is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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