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F122 ROU

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,199 mi
Last recorded94,199 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF122 ROU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,199 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At manifold connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft outer CV boot loose not allowind dirt ingress

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Hand brake linkage dust cover at rear back plate is perished

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Top inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 94,199 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Bracket missing at gearbox area and bracket not connected at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure Both lamps have movement (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both front lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front trumpet arm ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At front subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At manifold connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft outer CV boot loose not allowind dirt ingress

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Wheel outer rim has some damage

Nearside Rear Hand brake linkage dust cover at rear back plate is perished

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Top inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2015 941,992 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 92,618 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 92,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,008 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,668 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mount bracket splitting

Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,670 miles

Passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2011 89,670 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2010 89,420 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 89,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 88,881 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 88,875 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 12 Feb 2008 88,353 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 87,593 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 87,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 8,644 miles

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

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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F122 ROU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F122 ROU, 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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F122 ROU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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