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F253 HGC

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,834 mi
Last recorded38,834 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF253 HGC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2019 38,834 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

general underbody component corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,794 miles

Rear brake lines (pipes) slightly corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,491 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2017 38,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,000 miles

Battery insecure.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside and nearside outer Sill panels corroded.

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 36,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside and nearside outer Sill panels corroded.

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside and nearside outer floor panels and Sill panels corroded.

Oil leak

Rear Boot floor at corners and rear valance rusty.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 35,951 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside and nearside outer floor panels and Sill panels corroded.

Rear Boot floor at corners and rear valance rusty.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,555 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,353 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 32,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,731 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 30,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot floor holed

Fail 18 Feb 2008 29,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,102 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 27,872 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,872 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,995 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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F253 HGC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F253 HGC, 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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F253 HGC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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