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OEY 405J

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,761 mi
Last recorded34,761 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEY 405J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 34,761 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 34,761 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,355 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack boot deteriorating need changing very soon

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2018 34,355 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working connection (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack boot deteriorating need changing very soon

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2013 31,356 miles

n/s and o/s front steering rack boots deteriorating

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres needs charging soon

Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 31,273 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OEY 405J is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OEY 405J, 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 OEY 405J registered?

OEY 405J is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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