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G703 VBK

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,567 mi
Last recorded93,567 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG703 VBK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 93,567 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 92,905 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 92,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 92,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 92,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 89,752 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,595 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 89,589 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 86,479 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 83,706 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 83,706 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,154 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 81,152 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately BOOT WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

all passengers seats missing

Pass 13 Jun 2015 78,599 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 78,596 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 78,368 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 78,368 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,876 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,596 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 73,534 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 73,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 71,598 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 71,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G703 VBK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G703 VBK, 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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G703 VBK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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