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F946 RGV

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,864 mi
Last recorded80,864 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF946 RGV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 80,864 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 80,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 79,761 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 78,709 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 78,655 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 78,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,979 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame. NSF ,OSF & OSR mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,067 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSR mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,498 miles

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted ns&os (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,798 miles

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted ns&os (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight oil leak. NSR wheel arch corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 69,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,846 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 67,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,818 miles

Clearance between front bump stops reduced.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,860 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reduced clearance between front bumpstops.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,231 miles

Reduced clearance at ns&os front bump stop.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 61,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reduced clearance at ns&os front bump stop.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,428 miles

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

Small clearance between os front bump stop.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 58,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Small clearance between os front bump stop.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,390 miles

Play in front ball joints

Fail 24 Sep 2008 56,389 miles

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

Both outer sills very weak with corrosion, advise renew.

Fail 18 Sep 2006 56,384 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing inner edges..

play in o/s/f wheel bearing..

Pass 30 Sep 2005 55,717 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 55,717 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

play in o/s/f top ball joint

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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F946 RGV is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 F946 RGV, 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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F946 RGV is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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