1989 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · F971 JMW
1989 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24/04/1989. Recorded mileage 80,914 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,914 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
F971 JMW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2024
- 80,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 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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F971 JMW Mileage History
- 19/09/202480,906 mi
- 25/09/202480,914 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 486 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F971 JMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair (F971 JMW) between September 2024 and September 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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