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F922 JWL

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,329 mi
Last recorded95,329 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF922 JWL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 95,329 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear outer sill/pannel slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 95,326 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear outer sill/pannel slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 93,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 92,424 miles

offside front flexy hose slightly twisted!

Fail 3 Mar 2008 92,424 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front flexy hose slightly twisted!

Pass 24 Apr 2007 88,613 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 88,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 86,149 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 86,149 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) 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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F922 JWL is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F922 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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F922 JWL is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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