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2849 WD

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,340 mi
Last recorded26,340 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2849 WD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,340 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 26,025 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,712 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,111 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight play o/s steering rack knuckle

Fail 9 Oct 2013 24,653 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust fouling o/s drive shaft

slight play o/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,111 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,043 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,993 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 22,341 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear radius arms have play in.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,314 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,175 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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2849 WD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 2849 WD, 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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2849 WD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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