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F960 EUG

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,548 mi
Last recorded53,548 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF960 EUG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 53,548 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 53,517 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 53,388 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 53,388 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 53,268 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 53,182 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,070 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,960 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 52,959 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,646 miles

Oil leak engine/gearbox maybe part of criteria at next mot ()

underside metal fuel pipe corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 52,628 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine/gearbox maybe part of criteria at next mot ()

underside metal fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts when fully extended (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts when fully extended (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 51,780 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp insecure both fronts (1.7.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only upto full travel (3.1.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter split both gaiters (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure both securing bushes worn allowing rack to move (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts when fully extended (2.7.3)

brake fluid reservoir level low but not below minimum

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,636 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 46,636 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,542 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 40,539 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,335 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 27,693 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2012 27,677 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,131 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,525 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 25,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,757 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear flexible brake pipes,ferrules corroded

both rear pannels lower edges corroded

offside front flexible brake pipe,ferrule corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

water pump leaking

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,743 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,734 miles

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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F960 EUG is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F960 EUG, 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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F960 EUG is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 March 1989.

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