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F151 LFC

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

464 mi
Last recorded464 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 LFC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 464 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 403 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 370 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 276 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 545 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 364 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 174 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,730 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 99,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 96,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 93,861 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 91,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front wipers starting to smear

offside front outer c.v gaitor poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2010 88,599 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 88,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f-n/s/r-o/s/r tyre walls split/deteriorated

wipers not switching off automaticaly

Pass 8 Aug 2009 85,404 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 531 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 510 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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F151 LFC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F151 LFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F151 LFC registered?

F151 LFC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F151 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F151 LFC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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