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F943 YOP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,241 mi
Last recorded62,241 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF943 YOP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2020 62,241 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all bushes cousing subframe to move excessivley (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,087 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,532 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 59,532 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 56,026 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 56,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

corrosion on brake pipes at rear

corrosion on rear subframe / approaching weak

front brake pads over half worn

front indicator lenses fading to clear

play in n/s/r radius arm pivot bush

rear edge of boot floor corroded

slight play in steering column bushes

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,644 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 55,644 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F943 YOP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F943 YOP, 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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F943 YOP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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