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G244 VDL

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,884 mi
Last recorded48,884 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG244 VDL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,884 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 48,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 47,625 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 47,622 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,661 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,520 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,068 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,767 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 34,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

This vehicle has extensive corrosion throughout,but not within structural areas.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,652 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 34,652 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,962 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 33,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 33,784 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2005 33,422 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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G244 VDL is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G244 VDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G244 VDL is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 26 August 1989.

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