MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES BECOMING PERISHED ON OUTER WALLS.
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F251 ASB is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 F251 ASB, 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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How do I check the history of F251 ASB?
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What year was F251 ASB registered?
F251 ASB is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 February 1989.
Is F251 ASB safe to buy?
The MOT history for F251 ASB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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