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G59 OJA

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,457 mi
Last recorded26,457 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG59 OJA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 26,457 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 26,295 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 26,294 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 26,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 25,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 25,915 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 25,752 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure mounting bolt missing. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 25,605 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 25,605 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,469 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,731 miles

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

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing low

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 29 Mar 2016 24,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing low

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,708 miles

O/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,064 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,800 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 20,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,318 miles

Engine stabilizer bush worn

O/S/F Suspension slightly lower than normal

Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,173 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 19,932 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 19,932 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 19,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 18,685 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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G59 OJA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G59 OJA, 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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G59 OJA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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