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YNF 159L

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,107 mi
Last recorded56,107 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 159L
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 56,107 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 56,100 miles

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))

Fail 19 May 2023 56,091 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2022 56,058 miles

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))

Fail 12 May 2022 56,056 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,448 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,248 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 55,248 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,029 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 55,027 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,737 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,870 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,385 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes blacked

rear floor and subframe blacked

Fail 7 Mar 2013 35,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,233 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 35,228 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,862 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,420 miles

headlights poor images

nearside front outer sill holed and corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2010 34,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,856 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 33,064 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,293 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 32,291 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 32,274 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,404 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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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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