1989 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · F742 TNP
1989 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 82,656 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 998cc
F742 TNP Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2021
- 82,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F742 TNP Mileage History
- 12/05/201074,735 mi
- 14/05/201074,735 mi
- 13/05/201175,076 mi+341 mi
- 13/05/201175,706 mi+630 mi
- 14/05/201275,182 mi-524 mi
- 13/08/201275,186 mi+4 mi
- 07/08/201379,091 mi+3,905 mi
- 08/08/201379,094 mi+3 mi
- 27/02/201681,803 mi+2,709 mi
- 08/03/201681,808 mi+5 mi
- 07/03/201782,065 mi+257 mi
- 11/03/201782,065 mi
- 16/03/201882,416 mi+351 mi
- 24/03/201882,437 mi+21 mi
- 10/05/201982,558 mi+121 mi
- 02/05/202082,623 mi+65 mi
- 03/08/202182,639 mi+16 mi
- 17/08/202182,656 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 703 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F742 TNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair (F742 TNP) between May 2010 and August 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”.
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