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G452 FCW

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,838 mi
Last recorded55,838 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG452 FCW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,838 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 55,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 52,971 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 50,361 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 50,355 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,972 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross member rusty

nsf wing rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2010 47,972 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross member rusty

nsf wing rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,219 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 45,218 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,887 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 42,887 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,347 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 38,347 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R Tyre 2mm on outer edge.

O/S/R Tyre cracked & perished around side walls.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,197 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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G452 FCW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G452 FCW, 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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G452 FCW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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