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G260 VMH

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,159 mi
Last recorded76,159 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG260 VMH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 76,159 miles

Exhaust downpipe very close to offside driveshaft

Offside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way round

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Fail 13 Nov 2023 76,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust downpipe very close to offside driveshaft

Offside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way round

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Fail 19 Sep 2023 76,155 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Seat belt missing No rear seat belts fitted (7.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way round

Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 76,149 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,067 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front suspension bump stops no clearance

Fail 4 Oct 2018 75,638 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension bump stops no clearance

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,863 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,984 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 72,965 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

petrol fumes excesive

Pass 23 May 2011 72,413 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 72,388 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscren zone b

Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,462 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 68,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 67,417 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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G260 VMH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G260 VMH, 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 G260 VMH registered?

G260 VMH is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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