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F955 PLT

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,426 mi
Last recorded47,426 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF955 PLT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 47,426 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hazard warning lights flash fast when operated

Pass 30 Jan 2025 47,169 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 47,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2013 47,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear shock absorbers condition poor/ steering column bush has free play i n it/ body condition poor / sill heavilly undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,318 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 46,318 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

horn sounds when right indicator is operated.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,790 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 44,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,425 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls show signs of wear

Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,421 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls show signs of wear

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

metal fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2009 39,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

metal fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,757 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 35,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,694 miles

AS PER ORIGINAL TEST.

Fail 24 Jan 2007 30,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/s/f flexible brake hose slightly twisted.

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

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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F955 PLT is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F955 PLT, 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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F955 PLT is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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