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F945 YOP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,339 mi
Last recorded18,339 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF945 YOP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 18,339 miles

rear exhaust mount bracket worn

Fail 14 Jun 2014 18,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear exhaust mount bracket worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 18,693 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear silencer bracket loose

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,693 miles

rear silencer bracket loose

Pass 13 Nov 2010 18,686 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 18,381 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 17,899 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,998 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 16,997 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,776 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 16,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine mounts broken

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in both sides top and bottom swivels

Slight play in steering rack

Slight play in top of steering column

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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F945 YOP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F945 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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F945 YOP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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