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G925 LGJ

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,973 mi
Last recorded72,973 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG925 LGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 72,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 72,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower underneath floor panel slightly rusted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2023 92,948 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower underneath floor panel slightly rusted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,804 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,255 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,745 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 67,825 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 67,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 62,455 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 62,452 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

0/s sub frame mount broken

Pass 2 May 2008 55,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,100 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 49,100 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,888 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 38,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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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G925 LGJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G925 LGJ, 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 G925 LGJ registered?

G925 LGJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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