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F926 YOP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,980 mi
Last recorded41,980 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF926 YOP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 41,980 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 17 Jan 2024 41,980 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 41,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,980 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 41,932 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,994 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front tyres aged

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2011 37,994 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front tyres aged

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 36,377 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 36,377 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 34,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt cracking

both front suspension bump stops damaged

exhaust front pipe clamp retaining nut missing

front passenger wiper blade splitting

front registration plate cracked

reversing lamp lens broken

some corrosion in the offside front floor pan corner

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 19 Sep 2008 344,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt starting to crack

both front suspension bump stops damaged

exhaust front pipe clamp retaining nut missing

front passenger wiper blade splitting

front registration plate broken

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

some corrosion in the corner of the offside front floor pan

unable to clearly view both rear flexible brake hoses

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

Fail 19 Sep 2008 34,483 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt starting to crack

both front suspension bump stops damaged

exhaust front pipe clamp retaining nut missing

front passenger wiper blade splitting

front registration plate broken

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

some corrosion in the corner of the offside front floor pan

unable to clearly view both rear flexible brake hoses

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,226 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all front suspension ball joint securing nuts locked in place with spring washers only

both front suspension rubber bump stops damaged slightly

front passenger wiper blade splitting

front registration plate cracked

offside front p[lastic wheel arch guard cracked

unable to clearly view the condition of both rear flexible brake hoses

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Fail 1 Oct 2007 34,226 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all front suspension ball joint securing nuts locked in place with spring washers only

both front suspension rubber bump stops damaged slightly

front passenger wiper blade splitting

front registration plate cracked

offside front p[lastic wheel arch guard cracked

unable to clearly view the condition of both rear flexible brake hoses

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,410 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing

front passenger wiper blade splitting

front registration plate cracked and broken

Fail 2 Oct 2006 33,399 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing

front registration plate cracked and broken

passenger wiper blade splitting

Pass 27 Sep 2005 32,544 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 32,544 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front bump stops damaged

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leaks

front and rear subframes corroded

front subframe bushes worn

front wipers not parking when swiched off

o/s/f floor pan corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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F926 YOP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,754 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F926 YOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F926 YOP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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