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F118 OVK

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,055 mi
Last recorded93,055 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF118 OVK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 93,055 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 92,456 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 92,432 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 92,001 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 91,997 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 91,286 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,283 miles

general signs of under body corrosion

heavy under sealing under vehicle

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 90,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general signs of under body corrosion

heavy under sealing under vehicle

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,561 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 80,629 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 71,942 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2010 69,625 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 69,624 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 65,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,906 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,307 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,825 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 59,824 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F118 OVK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F118 OVK, 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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F118 OVK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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