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G251 JKU

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,125 mi
Last recorded113,125 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 JKU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 113,125 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 106,792 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 106,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,540 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 3,842 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 9,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 96,851 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,156 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,611 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,012 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 80,421 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 74,393 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 74,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 71,491 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 71,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.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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G251 JKU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G251 JKU, 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 G251 JKU registered?

G251 JKU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G251 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G251 JKU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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