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G28 VEE

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,615 mi
Last recorded80,615 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG28 VEE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,615 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

has corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 75,682 miles

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

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 2 May 2012 75,682 miles

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,084 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 72,070 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 69,954 miles

nail in offside front tyre

nails in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 62,664 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 62,663 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,960 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 55,094 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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G28 VEE is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G28 VEE, 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 G28 VEE registered?

G28 VEE is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G28 VEE safe to buy?

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