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F972 SJM

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,424 mi
Last recorded36,424 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF972 SJM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 36,424 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 86,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing front mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 35,005 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

both sides of cars sills corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,531 miles

front subframe pear shape mounts deteriated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s seat removed at time of test

rear bumper corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2011 32,130 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

nearside front seat removed at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,918 miles

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

n/s/f seat not fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2010 29,918 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front number plate is cracked but readable

front passenger seat missing

nearside front floorpan damaged but not affecting the structure

Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,760 miles

Oil leak

nearside front seat removed

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,754 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,382 miles

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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F972 SJM is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F972 SJM, 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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F972 SJM is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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