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F235 CUM

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,327 mi
Last recorded34,327 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 CUM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 34,327 miles

Rear roll bar fitted not allowing access to inspect seat belts

Fail 28 Jul 2025 34,322 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of vehicle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of vehicle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear roll bar fitted not allowing access to inspect seat belts

Pass 22 Jul 2024 34,317 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 34,173 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 33,859 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 33,859 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2007 97,174 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished †

o/s/ tie rod slightly bent

rear subframe has slight corrosion

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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F235 CUM is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F235 CUM, 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 F235 CUM registered?

F235 CUM is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 January 1989.

Is F235 CUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F235 CUM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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