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G518 OKP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,005 mi
Last recorded2,005 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG518 OKP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 2,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside getting very low 147/70/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 1,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside VERY LOW both Near and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 1,656 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside VERY LOW both Near and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 1,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 1,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 714 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside, 145/70/12 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 176 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess oil/grease around area, unit soft in operation (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 99,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,027 miles

Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

wiper smearing slightly

Fail 5 Apr 2018 97,027 miles

Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working Near and Offside 2x239 (1.1.C.1d)

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,947 miles

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,921 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,098 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,179 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 93,179 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,604 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,026 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 87,254 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,910 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2009 84,849 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 82,695 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 82,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 81,809 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge.

Offside front floor is corroded.

Offside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge.

Rear subframe is corroded.

Pass 26 May 2006 80,615 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2006 80,400 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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G518 OKP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G518 OKP, 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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G518 OKP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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