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F915 OHJ

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,890 mi
Last recorded48,890 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF915 OHJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 48,890 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 48,871 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,782 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,782 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 38,598 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 34,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,541 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all brake pipescovered with underseal unable to check

Fail 27 Aug 2009 30,515 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all brake pipescovered with underseal unable to check

Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,316 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 27,316 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,731 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 26,731 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,478 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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F915 OHJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,754 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F915 OHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F915 OHJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 18 January 1989.

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