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F91 YBD

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,896 mi
Last recorded2,896 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF91 YBD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 2,896 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 24,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

Pass 1 May 2024 1,856 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2023 1,243 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 874 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 231 miles

front position lights go off when indicators on

headlights marked light

rear fog light not bright light

Fail 24 Apr 2021 6 miles

Emissions not tested because the co is very high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2007 1,437 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 1,285 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 1,285 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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 YBD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F91 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

F91 YBD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F91 YBD safe to buy?

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