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G303 EOM

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,886 mi
Last recorded86,886 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 EOM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,886 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,840 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not seam welded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2013 83,931 miles

n/s sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2012 83,896 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 83,879 miles

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

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

outter under seal has corrosion on O/S/F

Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,339 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 80,330 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 80,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion to both the outer sills

indicator/wiper stalks insecure

nearside front outer sill split, but not in any prescribed areas

Pass 2 May 2008 78,366 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 78,362 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 69,600 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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G303 EOM is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G303 EOM, 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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G303 EOM is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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