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G661 KYA

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,051 mi
Last recorded78,051 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG661 KYA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,051 miles

Front Wipers smeary

Hand brake lever has little reseve travel.

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

Rear Both rear floor to sill areas corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 78,048 miles

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

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

Front Both Floor to sill areas corroded

Front Wipers are smeary

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both rear floor to sill areas corroded

Rear Surface corrosion to rear boot floor.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,815 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber very weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower dust covers (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer body sill badly corroded but not within any prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorber very weak

Fail 22 Apr 2017 75,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber very weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer body sill badly corroded but not within any prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorber very weak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Corrosion in drivers side front door shut outside 12 inches of seat mounting.

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

Rear Surface corrosion to boot floor.

surface corrosion to drivers and passenger floor to sill areas.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 69,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Corrosion in drivers side front door shut outside 12 inches of seat mounting.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Surface corrosion to boot floor.

surface corrosion to drivers and passenger floor to sill areas.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,832 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Sligh play in both front upper and lowewr ball joints.

Surface corrosion to rear boot floor.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,381 miles

Both drivers and passenger outer sill areas surface corroded.

Both front and rear vallences surface corroded.

Drivers side front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 54,911 miles

Both drivers and passengers side outre sills corroded.

Floor pan surface corroded.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,911 miles

Both drivers and passengers side outre sills corroded.

Floor pan surface corroded.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 47,422 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f subframe bush starting to split

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f wheel bearing a little rough

slight corrosion to both doors, front and rear lower bumpers and around o/s/ headlamp

slight play in steering rack

sticker top passenger side windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f subframe bush starting to split

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f wheel bearing a little rough

slight corrosion to both doors, front and rear lower bumpers and around o/s/ headlamp

slight play in steering rack

sticker top passenger side windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,712 miles

Both drivers and passenger outer sills surface corroded.

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

New shock absorbers fitted to rear.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,944 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal perished

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,821 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Front shock absorbers lower bushes perished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G661 KYA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G661 KYA, 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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G661 KYA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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