MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,107 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside Slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer Panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer Panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner support insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure clamp loose that holds back box on (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipes blacked
rear floor and subframe blacked
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipes blacked
rear floor and subframe blacked
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
headlights poor images
nearside front outer sill holed and corroded
offside outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
headlights poor images
nearside front outer sill holed and corroded
offside outer sill corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
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YNF 159L is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YNF 159L, 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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YNF 159L is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 February 1989.
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