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F963 VRU

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,771 mi
Last recorded56,771 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 VRU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,771 miles

battery gtray rusted through

both sides hand brake cables corroded

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

off side front suspension trumpet lower gaitor split & ball joint corroded and dry

Fail 24 Jul 2010 56,752 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery gtray rusted through

both sides hand brake cables corroded

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

off side front suspension trumpet lower gaitor split & ball joint corroded and dry

Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,560 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery tray rusted through

Fail 13 Jul 2009 54,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

battery tray rusted through

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,573 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 52,570 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,106 miles

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

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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F963 VRU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F963 VRU, 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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What year was F963 VRU registered?

F963 VRU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is F963 VRU safe to buy?

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