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G775 OMV

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,349 mi
Last recorded29,349 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG775 OMV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 29,349 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 29,250 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 29,250 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 29,234 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 29,229 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 29,205 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,579 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 27,505 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 27,505 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 26,745 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cracking to both rear tyre walls

rear fog lamp lens cracked

slight corrosion to lower sill panels

Fail 18 Dec 2007 26,745 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cracking to both rear tyre walls

rear fog lamp lens cracked

slight corrosion to lower sill panels

Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,369 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 25,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 24,313 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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G775 OMV is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G775 OMV, 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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G775 OMV is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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