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G33 LFK

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,074 mi
Last recorded87,074 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG33 LFK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 87,074 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 87,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 87,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 87,031 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2021 87,031 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,030 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 87,030 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,024 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,017 miles

nsr quarter panel, ns sill and osr under wheel arch rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,006 miles

boot floor and nsr quarter panel rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,740 miles

osf tyre worn outer tread and nail nsr

Fail 14 Apr 2015 86,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

osf tyre worn on outer edge

osr boot floor rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,919 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 84,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear floors rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,001 miles

both rear jacking points rusty.

rear subframe rusty.

small hole in n/s front outer c v boot.

split in n/s front upper ball joint boot.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 84,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear jacking points corroded.

rear subframe corroded.

small hole in n/s front outer c v boot.

split in n/s front upper ball joint boot.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,151 miles

n/s front wheel damaged.

slight exhaust leak from back box.

slight play in o/s front upper and lower ball joints.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 83,151 miles

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

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

n/s front wheel damaged.

slight exhaust leak from back box.

slight play in o/s front upper and lower ball joints.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,216 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,836 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,064 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 80,062 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

spare tyre flat †screw in o/s rear tyre †o/s front (a) panel corrosion †n/s front(a) panel lower corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 77,299 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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G33 LFK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G33 LFK, 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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G33 LFK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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