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G939 EON

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,390 mi
Last recorded39,390 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG939 EON
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,390 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 39,254 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 38,899 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 38,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 37,595 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 35,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 35,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 34,272 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 34,272 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,215 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 33,211 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 30,255 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,017 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to minimum tread depth limit, worn on inner edge

Tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,015 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 28,015 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 May 2012 27,986 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 27,986 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 27,643 miles

Center of both outer sills corroding & starting to get weak

Slight blow on exhaust rear silencer

Fail 26 May 2011 27,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Center of both outer sills corroding & starting to get weak

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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight blow on exhaust rear silencer

Pass 21 May 2010 27,186 miles

Slight localised corrosion front of n=N/S sill

Pass 29 May 2009 26,835 miles

O/S & N/S outer sills rusting

O/S of front valance rusting

Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,177 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 26,151 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 May 2007 25,564 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 25,564 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 24,058 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2005 24,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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G939 EON is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 G939 EON, 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 G939 EON registered?

G939 EON is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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