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F126 MPN

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 MPN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 85,990 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 84,780 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 83,975 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,338 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 82,622 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,893 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 81,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock resting on body (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,573 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,230 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 80,710 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 79,818 miles

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose slight twist

Fail 15 Oct 2016 79,818 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose slight twist

Pass 27 Jun 2015 91,338 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,079 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 90,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,432 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear wheel binding slightly

washers weak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,625 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 88,615 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 25,791 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 25,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 84,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2009 84,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 14 May 2008 79,724 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 74,168 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 74,168 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 71,740 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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F126 MPN is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 F126 MPN, 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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F126 MPN is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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