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G679 ECW

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,064 mi
Last recorded53,064 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG679 ECW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,064 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 53,043 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,967 miles

battery box has advanced corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

minor blow on exhaust

nearside and offside front brake pads low

whole underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

wipers not parking

Fail 15 Apr 2008 86,967 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm 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 adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

battery box has advanced corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front brake pads low

whole underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2007 85,988 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 85,628 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 85,628 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

battery insecure

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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G679 ECW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G679 ECW, 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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G679 ECW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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