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F171 LYJ

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,788 mi
Last recorded19,788 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 LYJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 19,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 17,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 14,940 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 14,446 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 14,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (knuckle joint) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (knuckle joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 14,261 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 13,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 13,518 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 13,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 13,414 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 13,397 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front and both rear tyres perishing.

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,397 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 12,889 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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F171 LYJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 F171 LYJ, 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 F171 LYJ registered?

F171 LYJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 March 1989.

Is F171 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F171 LYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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