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F972 PJU

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,035 mi
Last recorded60,035 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF972 PJU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 60,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 59,644 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 59,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,191 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 59,191 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,762 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,295 miles

Nearside Front slight brake judder

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball +cup (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s wiper blade rubber splitting

Pass 13 Sep 2014 56,654 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 54,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 54,728 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 52,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,126 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

flasher/wiper switchs slightly loose

horn slightly weak

Fail 2 Jul 2011 51,123 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

flasher/wiper switchs slightly loose

horn slightly weak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 47,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 44,022 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 43,950 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 42,484 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,484 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,419 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 40,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 38,012 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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F972 PJU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F972 PJU, 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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F972 PJU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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