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JIW 186

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,238 mi
Last recorded19,238 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 186
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 19,238 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 19,238 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 19,208 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 19,208 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 19,053 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 19,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 18,993 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 18,969 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,948 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 3 Mar 2016 18,938 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,928 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 18,919 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 18,838 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 18,808 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 18,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,549 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,416 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,361 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,241 miles

slight play in both front top ball joints

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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JIW 186 is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JIW 186, 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 JIW 186 registered?

JIW 186 is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 October 1989.

Is JIW 186 safe to buy?

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