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G147 VCR

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,996 mi
Last recorded85,996 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 VCR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 85,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 85,881 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 85,521 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 85,207 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 84,854 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 84,362 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 84,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle / rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,786 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 83,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,764 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,012 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,353 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 78,353 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,208 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,435 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,791 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front shock negligible.,damping effect.

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 74,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front steering gaiters partialy insecure.

offside front shock negligible.,damping effect.

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,758 miles

nearside front tyre outer centre tread crcking.

offside front tyre outer centre tread cracking.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 70,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,166 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 70,166 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 63,813 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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G147 VCR is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G147 VCR, 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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G147 VCR is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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