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G386 DHC

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,713 mi
Last recorded44,713 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG386 DHC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 44,713 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

offside front outer CV boot split around clip

slight corrosion both outer sills, heavy at front

slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Fail 5 May 2017 44,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn outer edge

offside front outer CV boot split around clip

slight corrosion both outer sills, heavy at front

slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2016 43,848 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,989 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,300 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill

front and rear subframes corroded

front subframe mountings deteriorated

fuel cap seal perished

o/s doorstep corroded

rear silencer mounting broken

slight play in n/s and o/s upper and lower balljoints

Fail 28 Jun 2013 38,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill

front and rear subframes corroded

front subframe mountings deteriorated

fuel cap seal perished

o/s doorstep corroded

rear silencer mounting broken

slight play in n/s and o/s upper and lower balljoints

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,939 miles

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

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

corrrosion to rear subframe

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,436 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,687 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,688 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to rear subframe

heavy vorrosion to both front inner wheel arches and outer sills

rear brake application uneven

Fail 8 Jun 2009 23,685 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front sills/wheelarches badly corroded

front suspension- on bump stops

general underbody and subframe corrosion

nsf indicator lens broken

os door shut corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 21,994 miles

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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G386 DHC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G386 DHC, 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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G386 DHC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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