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F386 GGN

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,095 mi
Last recorded24,095 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF386 GGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 24,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 24,021 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 23,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear underbody pipework undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat back has wear

Pass 1 Nov 2022 23,778 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 23,778 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2015 23,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,513 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear trailing arm bush seized but does not have excesive movement

Fail 3 Feb 2014 23,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear trailing arm bush seized but does not have excesive movement

Pass 10 Jan 2013 22,987 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 22,457 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,741 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 21,741 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 21,249 miles

corrosion to floors and sills - nearside front sill/floor corroded through

Fail 3 Feb 2010 21,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion to floors and sills - nearside front sill/floor corroded through

Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,846 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 20,842 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,358 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,360 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,246 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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F386 GGN is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F386 GGN, 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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F386 GGN is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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