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G441 FVW

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,702 mi
Last recorded57,702 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG441 FVW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,702 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 57,701 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2022 57,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing Vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1986 must be fitted with an amber side repeater indicator on each side. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,704 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 56,701 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 56,264 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 55,069 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 53,655 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 515,904 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 51,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,050 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 49,991 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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G441 FVW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G441 FVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G441 FVW registered?

G441 FVW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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