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FVN 254J

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,727 mi
Last recorded60,727 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVN 254J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,727 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Mar 2019 60,595 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,800 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 55,559 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,478 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 55,475 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 54,302 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 34,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FVN 254J is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FVN 254J, 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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What year was FVN 254J registered?

FVN 254J is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is FVN 254J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVN 254J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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