1989 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.3L Petrol · F314 TOW
1989 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.3L, petrol). First registered 16/06/1989. Recorded mileage 2,001 miles. MOT valid until 12/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1275cc
F314 TOW Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 2,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F314 TOW Mileage History
- 27/04/200975,601 mi
- 05/05/200975,642 mi+41 mi
- 07/05/201079,063 mi+3,421 mi
- 18/05/201079,072 mi+9 mi
- 26/04/201284,949 mi+5,877 mi
- 27/04/201284,949 mi
- 05/06/201386,981 mi+2,032 mi
- 14/06/201387,036 mi+55 mi
- 29/05/201489,549 mi+2,513 mi
- 29/05/201591,675 mi+2,126 mi
- 09/06/201693,553 mi+1,878 mi
- 02/06/201795,090 mi+1,537 mi
- 02/06/201795,112 mi+22 mi
- 29/05/201895,637 mi+525 mi
- 30/05/201996,196 mi+559 mi
- 01/06/202096,890 mi+694 mi
- 01/06/202196,912 mi+22 mi
- 18/08/202297,806 mi+894 mi
- 15/08/202398,092 mi+286 mi
- 15/08/202398,092 mi
- 23/08/202499,007 mi+915 mi
- 27/08/202499,007 mi
- 19/08/2025366 mi-98,641 mi
- 22/08/20261,896 mi+1,530 mi
- 14/09/20262,001 mi+105 mi
- 14/09/20262,001 mi
Average of roughly -4,234 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F314 TOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair (F314 TOW) between April 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”.
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