MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak matrix ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quarter panels just forward of rear wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front discs rusty (lack of use)
ignition switch missing
n/s doorstep corroded
n/s/f inner and outer sills corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cannot open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure teardrop mount bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r sill/floor corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r floor corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak HEATER MATRIX LEAKING ()
Nearside Front Inner sill badly corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quarters @ rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both n/s tyres starting to perish
front discs rusty and poss rear drums too
ign/steering lock missing
n/s doorstep corroded
n/s/f sill corroded through
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
chip windscreen
general surface rust floor and sills
rear number plate incorrect type
slight play in steering column
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
chip windscreen
general surface rust floor and sills
rear number plate incorrect type
front suspension bushes perished
rust both sills
rust front floor
rust offside rear floor
rust offside rear top shocker mount
slight play in steering column
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
all front suspension bushes perished
both nearside tyres cut outer tread (recommend replace)
clutch poor
front discs rust
front subframe rear mounts worn to limit
nearside front tyre 2mm
offside front floor rust
offside rear body rust
offside rear tyre 2mm
play in steering column
rust and repairs rear subframe
rust offside rear shocker top mount
all tyres have cuts to tread (no cords visible)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
offside body sill corroded and holed (outside prescribed areas)
old repairs to both body sills
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
all tyres have cuts to tread (no cords visible)
offside body sill corroded and holed (outside prescribed areas)
old repairs to both body sills
slight play in steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
o/s/r tyre worn on outter edge
slight play in n/s inner rack joint
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
inner boot area corroded
nearside mirror missing
slight corrosion underside of car in place's
slight play in offside and nearside rear radius arm bushes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
inner boot area corroded
nearside mirror missing
slight and harsh corrosion underside of car in place's
slight play in offside and nearside rear radius arm bushes
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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F147 BJW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 F147 BJW, 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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F147 BJW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 March 1989.
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