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F199 LMV

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,685 mi
Last recorded40,685 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF199 LMV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,685 miles

deterioration to front subframe offside front mount

free play in offside & nearside uppper & lower swivel joints

poor brake pad contact to offside front inner brake disc surface

Fail 14 Jul 2015 40,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

deterioration to front subframe offside front mount

free play in offside & nearside uppper & lower swivel joints

poor brake pad contact to offside front inner brake disc surface

Pass 22 May 2013 40,510 miles

slight play in all ball joint's

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 40,238 miles

Oil leak

slight play in all front ball joint's (need greasing)

Pass 21 May 2011 40,021 miles

both front shock absorbers showing signs of wear

both offside and nearside front suspension ball joints top and bottom have slight play

Fail 14 May 2011 40,004 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

both front shock absorbers showing signs of wear

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,935 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 39,928 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/S & N/S Front supension low

Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,721 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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F199 LMV is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F199 LMV, 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 F199 LMV registered?

F199 LMV is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F199 LMV safe to buy?

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