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G802 FJW

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,796 mi
Last recorded66,796 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG802 FJW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,796 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 66,795 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 66,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,600 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Fuel Cap seal perished

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 66,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Wipers smearing

Fuel Cap seal perished

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers smearing

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,264 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Fuel cap seal perishing

Slight play in steering rack

Wipers smearing

Fail 31 Jan 2018 66,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake pads wearing low

Fuel cap seal perishing

Slight play in steering rack

Wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,989 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,413 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,249 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,896 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,165 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,148 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,884 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 60,884 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,176 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 59,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,216 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 54,791 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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G802 FJW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G802 FJW, 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 G802 FJW registered?

G802 FJW is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G802 FJW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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