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G699 VVX

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,972 mi
Last recorded28,972 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG699 VVX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 28,972 miles

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

horn

sills condition

wiper switch operation

Fail 4 Nov 2014 28,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

horn

sills condition

wiper switch operation

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,016 miles

Oil leak

rear brake application uneven at limit

whole underside of vehicle is corroded and close to being holed in places reccomend repair

Pass 23 Mar 2009 4,214 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 1,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 92,070 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 92,070 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 92,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2006 81,855 miles

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

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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G699 VVX is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G699 VVX, 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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G699 VVX is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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