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F264 PRX

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

16,232 mi
Last recorded16,232 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF264 PRX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 16,232 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front sill rusty

Fail 1 May 2009 16,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front sill rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,529 miles

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

engine oil leaks

under side of car rusting badly

Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 13,113 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 13,084 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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Fail 5 Jan 2006 8,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front numberplate de-laminated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2006 8,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front numberplate de-laminated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2005 8,915 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Inner Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate fading and cracked

oil leak

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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F264 PRX is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 F264 PRX, 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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F264 PRX is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 January 1989.

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