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G597 OGA

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,349 mi
Last recorded6,349 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG597 OGA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 6,349 miles

both front inner wings corroded

front bulkhead to floor corroded

nearside outer sill weak/corroded

slight exhaust leak at front pipe

slight play in both rear radius arms

slight play in offside rear wheelbearing

Fail 12 Feb 2018 6,349 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front brake discs and pads worn

both front inner wings corroded

front bulkhead to floor corroded

nearside outer sill weak/corroded

slight exhaust leak at front pipe

slight play in both front nearside ball joints

slight play in both rear radius arms

slight play in offside rear wheelbearing

Pass 25 Feb 2017 4,838 miles

both front wings/front valance corroded

front brake pads worn

nearside front outer c/v boot cracked

oil leak around engine

rear valance corroded

slight exhaust leak at front pipe

Fail 24 Feb 2017 4,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

both front wings/front valance corroded

front brake pads worn

nearside front outer c/v boot cracked

oil leak around engine

rear valance corroded

slight exhaust leak at front pipe

Pass 26 Mar 2016 2,714 miles

BOTH INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE/GEARBOX

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT FRONT SECTION

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR RADUIS ARM/HUB BEARING

Fail 2 Mar 2016 2,711 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN/INSIDE PAD

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT FRONT SECTION

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR HUB BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR RADIUS ARM

Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,716 miles

both rear mounts on front subeframe cracked

oil leak around engine/gearbox

slight exhaust leak at front joint

slight play in all 4 front balljoints

slight play in both rear radius arms

Pass 18 Feb 2014 98,485 miles

exhaust system corroded/leaking slightly

nearside front steering rack boot cracked

offside and nearside ball joints showing slight play/upper and lower

oil leak around engine/gearbox

Pass 16 Feb 2013 95,034 miles

both front wheelbearings showing slight play

oil leak around engine/gearbox

slight play in nearside front upper and lower ball joints

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

Pass 18 Feb 2012 91,507 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

oil leak around engine/gearbox

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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G597 OGA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G597 OGA, 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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G597 OGA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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