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G98 BPA

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,871 mi
Last recorded32,871 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG98 BPA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 32,871 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 32,860 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 31,961 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered with under-seal

Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,953 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 31,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,653 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 31,653 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure BOTTOM NUT LOSSE (2.7.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,327 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 31,322 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective spring missing (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play on steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight play offside front track control arm

Fail 17 Aug 2012 88,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight play offside front track control arm

Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 75,573 miles

heavely under sealed

play front hubs

wear o/s radius arm

Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,813 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 73,645 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 73,645 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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G98 BPA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G98 BPA, 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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G98 BPA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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