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G548 ONA

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,008 mi
Last recorded25,008 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG548 ONA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 25,008 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 24,807 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 24,140 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 23,915 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 23,452 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 23,195 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 23,078 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 23,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 22,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 22,752 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bump worn away

Nearside Front shock absorber has no damping effect

Nearside Rear shock absorber has no dampening effect

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bump worn away

Offside Front shock absorber has no dampening effect

Offside Rear shock absorber has no dampening effect

hazard warning lights flash at excessive speed

Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,676 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,386 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 22,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 21,999 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,961 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,556 miles

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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G548 ONA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G548 ONA, 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 G548 ONA registered?

G548 ONA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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