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G663 DJK

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,133 mi
Last recorded65,133 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG663 DJK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 65,133 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,528 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 62,496 miles

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 60,523 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,798 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked near to limits

Fail 10 Sep 2009 55,182 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber is pulling apart.

Fuel cap sealing washer is cracked / split to the limits.

Nearside fornt suspension tie bar is slightly bent.

Offside gear box mounting rubber has fallen apart.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,044 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 48,811 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

both front seat belts return slow

brake pedal rubber split

minor exhaust blow

stickers on speedo

wrong wheel nuts fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,814 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 39,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine oil leak

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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G663 DJK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G663 DJK, 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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G663 DJK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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