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G445 URV

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,596 mi
Last recorded85,596 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG445 URV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 85,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 85,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 85,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 May 2017 85,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,792 miles

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

battery insecure

both front tyres deteriorating

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,811 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,650 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres on legal limit

corrosion appearing to o/side rear floor pan

o/side front tyre perishing

rear brake pipes rusting

rear subframe in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2008 78,640 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres on legal limit

corrosion appearing to o/side rear floor pan

o/side front tyre perishing

rear brake pipes rusting

rear subframe in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,391 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 75,391 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,700 miles

slight play steering joints

Fail 11 Sep 2006 62,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

stone chip in windscreen. †corrosion appearing front and rear floor areas. †engine oil leak.

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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G445 URV is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black 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 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 G445 URV, 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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G445 URV is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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