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G746 LEC

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,248 mi
Last recorded24,248 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG746 LEC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 24,248 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 24,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 23,992 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,929 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 23,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,911 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,896 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,880 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 23,880 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,798 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 23,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 23,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,513 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 23,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 23,366 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,859 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 22,859 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,317 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,122 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,675 miles

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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G746 LEC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G746 LEC, 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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What year was G746 LEC registered?

G746 LEC is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G746 LEC safe to buy?

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