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G236 UKJ

1990 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,176 mi
Last recorded27,176 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair55,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG236 UKJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 27,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 26,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 24,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 21,065 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 21,002 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 20,493 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale lamp not working

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 20,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell tale lamp not working

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 19,743 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering column

Fail 26 Nov 2019 19,743 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Does not idle and miss firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting outer wing/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Park brake only just met requirements..16%

Slight play in steering column upper mount

Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,297 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 17,235 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 10,615 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 10,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,814 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,261 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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G236 UKJ is a 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 55,520 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 G236 UKJ, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G236 UKJ is a 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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