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G427 TFW

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,173 mi
Last recorded65,173 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG427 TFW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,173 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 65,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,072 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 65,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 64,983 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,928 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,718 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front to rear brake pipe covered

front sub frame corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 64,718 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe covered

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

front sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,701 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 64,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wsing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,612 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2014 64,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,620 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 39,546 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 35,004 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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G427 TFW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G427 TFW, 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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G427 TFW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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