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G339 POD

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,550 mi
Last recorded39,550 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG339 POD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 39,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 38,872 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 38,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 37,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 36,487 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 35,745 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 30,693 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 26,651 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 13,387 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 8,476 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 3,830 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,976 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 47,970 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,963 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 47,905 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,738 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 47,738 miles

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

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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G339 POD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G339 POD, 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 G339 POD registered?

G339 POD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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