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G540 FFR

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

60,038 mi
Last recorded60,038 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG540 FFR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.83mm also wearing thin on inner+outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front play detected at wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.85mm also slight wear to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.71mm also wearing thin on inner+outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front play detected at wheel

Offside Front under body corrosion

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 60,038 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.83mm also wearing thin on inner+outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front play detected at wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.85mm also slight wear to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.71mm also wearing thin on inner+outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front play detected at wheel

Offside Front under body corrosion

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 55,480 miles

Coolant leak

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 516,800 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 516,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine stabalizer bar bush deterioated

n/s/f jacking point corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

slight lift in steering colum

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,130 miles

rear sub frame coroded and thin

Fail 11 Jul 2012 47,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rear sub frame coroded and thin

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,622 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 43,614 miles

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

steering colum loose at pinch bolt

Fail 28 Jun 2011 43,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

steering colum loose at pinch bolt

Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,622 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 41,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 89,640 miles

both outer sills strong advisory on corrosion

offside front wheel bearings strong advise

offside rear radius arm advise play

running weak

Fail 1 Sep 2006 39,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 36,675 miles

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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G540 FFR is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G540 FFR, 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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G540 FFR is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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