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JLW 27A

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,862 mi
Last recorded36,862 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLW 27A
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2024 36,862 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 40,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,383 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 37,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,974 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,488 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 37,488 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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JLW 27A is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JLW 27A, 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 JLW 27A registered?

JLW 27A is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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