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G378 YJB

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,309 mi
Last recorded17,309 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 YJB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 17,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 17,306 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 17,303 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 16,968 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 13,203 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2018 13,178 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged by entry point to boot floor, (7.2.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (7.1.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2017 11,826 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer inner edge

Oil leak quantity of oil is such that it would cause road to become slippery ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 11,795 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer inner edge

Oil leak quantity of oil is such that it would cause road to become slippery ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 11,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 9,351 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 7,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 7,216 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,070 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 97,064 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 91,115 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 87,053 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 87,053 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 79,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 15 May 2009 79,681 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G378 YJB is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G378 YJB, 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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G378 YJB is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 29 November 1989.

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