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G96 LUE

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,089 mi
Last recorded43,089 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG96 LUE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 43,089 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 42,631 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 42,535 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,283 miles

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

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

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,241 miles

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

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

advise,sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 41,069 miles

advise sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 40,964 miles

advise sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,758 miles

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

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 40,332 miles

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Fail 6 Mar 2010 39,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,856 miles

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 39,280 miles

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

advise slight movement in offside rear radius arm mounting bracket.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 39,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

advise slight movement in offside rear radius arm mounting bracket.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,656 miles

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 1 Mar 2008 38,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 17 Feb 2007 38,130 miles

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

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

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 4 Mar 2006 37,124 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 37,124 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G96 LUE is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G96 LUE, 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 G96 LUE registered?

G96 LUE is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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