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F119 BOJ

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,295 mi
Last recorded55,295 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF119 BOJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 55,295 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 53,279 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 53,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 51,332 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 51,332 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 51,332 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,980 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 50,907 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 50,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 49,996 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,258 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,919 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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F119 BOJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F119 BOJ, 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 F119 BOJ registered?

F119 BOJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F119 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F119 BOJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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