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G36 BWP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,066 mi
Last recorded69,066 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG36 BWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,066 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 68,276 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 68,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 68,195 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on radius arm and slightly damaged (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated looks slightly twisted (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,856 miles

Most suspension and steering parts have lock nuts or spring washers fitted

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease nipple missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Park brake cable rubbing on sub-frame and the bolt that holds the rear brake pipe splitter valve

Fail 22 Apr 2017 64,838 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Relay hanging down by the brake cable (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing Suspension arm has no lock nut or spring washer (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nuts on steering rack arm not locked against track rod end (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing Suspension arm has no lock nut or spring washer (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose lock nuts on steering rack arm not locked against track rod end (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking At the union of brake pipe to flexi (3.6.A.1)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported Battery cable underside of car by battery tray (1.9.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Most suspension and steering parts have lock nuts or spring washers fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease nipple missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Park brake cable rubbing on sub-frame and the bolt that holds the rear brake pipe splitter valve

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust pip rubbing on valence

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,940 miles

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

slight play in offside wheel

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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G36 BWP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G36 BWP, 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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G36 BWP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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