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F181 JGK

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,621 mi
Last recorded83,621 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF181 JGK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 83,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 85,057 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 83,053 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,680 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 82,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing park brake cable (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing park brake cable (3.5.1l)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,894 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 81,884 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,078 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 81,078 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,925 miles

slight lift on n/s/f wheel

Fail 19 Oct 2011 78,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift on n/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,918 miles

fuel pipe corroded

n/s/f head light slightly low

rear subframe surface corrosion

slight play in n/s/f top radius arm

Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,914 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 78,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 77,626 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,203 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 74,705 miles

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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F181 JGK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F181 JGK, 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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F181 JGK is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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