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G122 PAA

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

54,250 mi
Last recorded54,250 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG122 PAA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,250 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 54,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to offside rear upper inner wheel arch

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front outer edge of tyre damaged

Offside Front shock absorber faulty little or no damping effect

Fail 6 Jul 2016 52,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front outer edge of tyre damaged

Offside Front shock absorber faulty little or no damping effect

Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,296 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 50,296 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,500 miles

front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Fail 4 Jun 2014 46,500 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Fail 27 May 2014 46,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,426 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,406 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 29 May 2013 41,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,019 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 37,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 33,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,943 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,482 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 31,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,991 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,493 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 30,493 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,013 miles

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

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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G122 PAA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 G122 PAA, 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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G122 PAA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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