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G376 XLA

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,261 mi
Last recorded56,261 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG376 XLA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 56,261 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 56,262 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 56,096 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 56,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both front. (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

both front doors corroded on bottom edges.

Pass 26 Nov 2022 55,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 54,761 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 54,759 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 54,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch bottom corroded but not in structural zone

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 54,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold /down pipe joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch bottom corroded but not in structural zone

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,725 miles

hydro-elastic suspension feels soft, recommend system be re-charged

Fail 10 Jan 2019 51,721 miles

Offside Upper Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine possibly rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

hydro-elastic suspension feels soft, recommend system be re-charged

Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,826 miles

parking brake just achieves required efficiency

suspension requires a fluid renewal

Fail 9 Jan 2018 50,808 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

parking brake just achieves required efficiency

suspension requires a fluid renewal

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,824 miles

suspension seems to be a bit low, recommend hydro elastic pump up

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,685 miles

advise drive shaft seals leaking

advise play to front ball joints

off side front in dicator glass faded

off side front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight leak at exhaust downpipe,has been repaired with fire gum,recommend new clamp be fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2012 49,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise drive shaft seals leaking

advise play to front ball joints

off side front in dicator glass faded

off side front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2011 49,299 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,299 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,296 miles

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

advise front indicator lens repair plus fading

Fail 19 Aug 2009 49,294 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise front indicator lens repair plus fading

Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,798 miles

advise play to both swivals

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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G376 XLA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,754 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G376 XLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G376 XLA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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