MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,871 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure BOTTOM NUT LOSSE (2.7.2b)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective spring missing (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play on steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
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
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
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
heavely under sealed
play front hubs
wear o/s radius arm
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was G98 BPA registered?
G98 BPA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G98 BPA safe to buy?
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