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F183 RTC

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,209 mi
Last recorded84,209 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF183 RTC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 84,209 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 83,763 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 83,754 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,393 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 81,393 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 77,799 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 74,527 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 74,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,769 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs corroded and osf brake bind slightly

os outer sil corroded not withinn perscribed area

rear sil corroded but meeet mot requirements

rear fuel pipe excesivly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SUMP GUARD REAR MOUNTS BROKEN

Fail 8 Mar 2012 72,197 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

SUMP GUARD REAR MOUNTS BROKEN

Fail 10 Mar 2011 71,690 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,690 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,050 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 71,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 70,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f inner wing closing panel corroded

outer sills both sides at front corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,414 miles

n/s/f inner wing closing panel corroded

outer sills both sides at front corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,800 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,947 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 68,947 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F183 RTC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 F183 RTC, 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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F183 RTC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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