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F91 EKH

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,434 mi
Last recorded43,434 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF91 EKH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 43,434 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,316 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 43,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,552 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 39,525 miles

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

Offside Front 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 working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,273 miles

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

o/s/f floor is rusted and holed but not within 30 cm of suspension or seat belt

Fail 1 Aug 2013 38,270 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f floor is rusted and holed but not within 30 cm of suspension or seat belt

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,009 miles

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

osr and nsr shocker dust covers missing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 35,008 miles

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

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

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

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

osr and nsr shocker dust covers missing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,285 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 28,954 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,954 miles

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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F91 EKH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F91 EKH, 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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What year was F91 EKH registered?

F91 EKH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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