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F190 NLR

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,640 mi
Last recorded80,640 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF190 NLR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,640 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 80,640 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 78,109 miles

Squeaking noise from engine noted-suggestive of loose alternater drive belt.

Fail 15 Aug 2006 78,095 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

"Bolt-On" brake pedal accessory size different to original- very close to steering column as result.

Brake fluid reservoir low fluid level indicater- electric connection broken.

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

Fuel filler is non standard equipment fitting.

Noted brake fluid dampness to rear brake backplates-reservoir level and performance results suggest attention required.

Noted light wear to bearings of nearside and offside rear radius arm bearings.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Surface corrosion noted in local part to nearside and offside front of rear subframe and sill panels.

Wear ( slight play ) noted at front swivel joints.Recomend greasing of same.

Wheels / tyres are non standard fitment for model of vehicle.

Noted obvious major overheating/melting of loom associated with fog lamp switch.

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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F190 NLR is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F190 NLR, 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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F190 NLR is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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