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F117 ETH

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,469 mi
Last recorded48,469 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF117 ETH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 48,469 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 48,469 miles

Emissions unable to be completed TO HIGH READING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 47,759 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wipers smeary

Fail 12 Mar 2025 47,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wipers smeary

Pass 14 Mar 2024 47,329 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 47,001 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 70,440 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,403 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,013 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 46,012 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,732 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,354 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,180 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 42,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 41,852 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,849 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,698 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,694 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 41,692 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,678 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 41,677 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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F117 ETH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F117 ETH, 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 F117 ETH registered?

F117 ETH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F117 ETH safe to buy?

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