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F285 LMO

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,142 mi
Last recorded94,142 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF285 LMO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,142 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 93,302 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2009 93,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 91,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 81,286 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 81,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO MINIMUM LIMIT OF 1.6MM

Pass 18 Jan 2005 75,252 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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F285 LMO is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue 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 F285 LMO, 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 F285 LMO registered?

F285 LMO is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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