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F927 YOP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,370 mi
Last recorded48,370 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF927 YOP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2012 48,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust blowing on rear box

slight bind on near side rear brake

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both inner sills starting to rust

slight dent in o/s/f lower link arm

Fail 27 Oct 2010 48,358 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front floor pans starting to rust

front panel rusty

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

rear panel rusty

rear subframe mounting points starting to rust

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front floor pans starting to rust

front panel rusty

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

rear panel rusty

rear subframe mounting points starting to rust

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,352 miles

center exhaust rubber split

o/s/f anti roll bar slightly bent

slight exhaust blow from back box

Fail 13 Oct 2009 48,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center exhaust rubber split

o/s/f anti roll bar slightly bent

slight exhaust blow from back box

Pass 8 Nov 2008 47,980 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 47,955 miles

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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F927 YOP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F927 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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What year was F927 YOP registered?

F927 YOP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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