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G275 FOC

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,229 mi
Last recorded22,229 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG275 FOC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 22,229 miles

Coolant leak ()

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

upper steady bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 Dec 2022 22,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 22,121 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 21,706 miles

Offside Front upper engine steady bar bushes slight movment

Pass 6 Nov 2019 21,685 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 21,671 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 21,652 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,597 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,526 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,384 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,320 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 21,314 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,149 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 21,141 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 20,930 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 20,717 miles

Front bumper corroded

Rear bumper missing

Fail 17 Jan 2009 20,717 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both outer sills holed by corrosion outside prescribed areas

Front bumper corroded

Rear bumper missing

Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,238 miles

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

Oil leak

front bumper corroded & rear wheel arch damaged

movement in lower steering column bush

Fail 21 Jan 2008 20,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front bumper corroded & rear wheel arch damaged

movement in lower steering column bush

Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,619 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 19,619 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 18,826 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 18,826 miles

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

oil leak

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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G275 FOC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G275 FOC, 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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G275 FOC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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