MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?
Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F988 JGB is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F988 JGB, 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 F988 JGB registered?
F988 JGB is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 March 1989.
Is F988 JGB safe to buy?
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