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G852 ECK

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,836 mi
Last recorded71,836 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG852 ECK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,836 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 85,622 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,606 miles

engine stabilizer bushes worn

oil leak from gear selector shaft

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

slight play in n/s top ball joint

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

Fail 17 Nov 2011 58,606 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

corrosion near o/s door top hinge,not within a prescribed area

engine stabilizer bushes worn

oil leak from gear selector shaft

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

slight play in n/s top ball joint

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,585 miles

corrosion near o/s upper door hinge not in a prescribed area

oil leak from gear selector shaft

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

slight play in n/s top ball joint

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

upper engine stabilizer bushes perishing

Fail 17 Dec 2010 58,585 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to o/s door upper hinge area not in a prescribed area

oil leak from gear selector shaft

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

slight play in n/s top ball joint

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

top engine stabilizer bushes worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,131 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,400 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 62,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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G852 ECK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G852 ECK, 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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G852 ECK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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