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J49 BAU

1991 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,889 mi
Last recorded74,889 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Austin Mini Mayfair68,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ49 BAU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 74,889 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,434 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to boot floor

Fail 9 Feb 2021 71,434 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to boot floor

Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 11 Oct 2019 70,203 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 70,158 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported at gearbox mount (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sections at mounting areas are corroding (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately rear subframe has been welded in several areas (2.4.A.3)

all rear areas are corroded around subframe mounts

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,843 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 64,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,897 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 62,887 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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J49 BAU is a 1991 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 68,063 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 J49 BAU, 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 35 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J49 BAU is a 1991 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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