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G950 AEF

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,552 mi
Last recorded47,552 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG950 AEF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 47,552 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 47,307 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 47,096 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 47,096 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 47,023 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,917 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,817 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 46,366 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,898 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,250 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front discs pitted

o/s front footwell small hole in

Fail 8 Mar 2011 45,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s o/s front discs pitted

o/s front footwell small hole in

Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,003 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,643 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 44,302 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 44,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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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G950 AEF is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G950 AEF, 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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G950 AEF is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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