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G821 MSU

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,852 mi
Last recorded67,852 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG821 MSU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2008 67,852 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front n/s and o/s floor pans corroding.

n/s front wheel arch corroding but not with in any mounting area.

unable to check floor and seals propally due to cosmetic/under sill coating/repairs.

Fail 30 Aug 2008 67,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front n/s and o/s floor pans corroding.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 65,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 62,806 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 62,720 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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G821 MSU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G821 MSU, 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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G821 MSU is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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