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G859 YND

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

73,613 mi
Last recorded73,613 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 YND
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,613 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 73,574 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVILY COATED WITH UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 73,027 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,661 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 72,654 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt/mounting to subframe is worn and has excessive movement at both ends of 'D' bolt (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 72,633 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp goes to dip when side postion selected (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Lamp is on dip when main selected (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill excessively corroded within 30cm of front suspension mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Lamp is on main when dip selected (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under seat within 30cm of anchorages (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill within 30cm of anchorages (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) 20mm of play measured at steering wheel rim (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe slightly chafed fuel filter and pipework under bonnet is very close to brake linkage behind servo when pedal is depressed (7.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under seat is holed under floor mats but plated underneath (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 71,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small tear at inner end and missing clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 68,610 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,542 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear bumpers slightly insecure

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Lamp Slightly Discoloured

OffSide Front DriveShaft Inner Gaitor Insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight Free Play At Steering Wheel When Rotated

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 65,231 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres Starting To Crack

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R Lamp Slightly Discoloured

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight Free Play At Steering Wheel When Rotated

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Number Plate Slightly Cracked

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,246 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,226 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,444 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 55,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 51,921 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,117 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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G859 YND is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 G859 YND, 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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G859 YND is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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