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F240 NPP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,246 mi
Last recorded35,246 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF240 NPP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 35,246 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 35,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 35,229 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 35,202 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,167 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,083 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 35,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre rubbing slightly on inner arch

Pass 8 Nov 2019 35,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 34,652 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 34,648 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 34,547 miles

screen chipped in zone a below 10mm

Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,344 miles

all tyres very out of shape and flat spotted

screen chipped in zone a below 10mm

Fail 11 Apr 2016 34,308 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing tear drop bush detached (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

all tyres very out of shape and flat spotted

screen chipped in zone a below 10mm

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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F240 NPP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F240 NPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F240 NPP?

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What year was F240 NPP registered?

F240 NPP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F240 NPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F240 NPP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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