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F91 JGP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,520 mi
Last recorded49,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF91 JGP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 49,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 49,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 49,379 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch / floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch / floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 49,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Washers weak

Pass 10 May 2023 49,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 49,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 48,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 48,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on border of excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bearing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear, slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,688 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,320 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2017 47,300 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,232 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,987 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,230 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,203 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 45,083 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 45,071 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake binding

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,661 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,348 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 44,281 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 44,002 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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F91 JGP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 58,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F91 JGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F91 JGP registered?

F91 JGP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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