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G525 FBD

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,064 mi
Last recorded40,064 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG525 FBD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 40,064 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 39,874 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 39,707 miles

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Heavily Under Sealed

Pass 23 Mar 2023 39,394 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 39,389 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,173 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 38,395 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 64,051 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake has freeplay

Fail 15 May 2010 64,049 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake has freeplay

Fail 10 Nov 2009 64,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,978 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion under body

n/s/head lamp cover missing

slight corrosion on both front shockers

slight water damage on rear number plate

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2007 54,754 miles

front shock absorbers corroded

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in steering rack

slight play in upper and lower ball joints

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to exhaust

surface corrosion to underside in places

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2007 54,754 miles

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

front shock absorbers corroded

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in steering rack

slight play in upper and lower ball joints

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to exhaust

surface corrosion to underside in places

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,886 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 45,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 41,584 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 41,584 miles

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

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

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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G525 FBD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G525 FBD, 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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What year was G525 FBD registered?

G525 FBD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G525 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G525 FBD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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