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G55 LGO

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

29,430 mi
Last recorded29,430 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG55 LGO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 29,430 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 29,373 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 29,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 29,337 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,278 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 29,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,041 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,960 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 28,805 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 28,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,427 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,172 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 28,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,864 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,933 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,164 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 26,164 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 25,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear tyre walls worn

n/s/f brake hose twisted

Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,071 miles

n/s/f brake hose twisted

both rear tyre walls worn

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,797 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 24,797 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G55 LGO is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G55 LGO, 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 G55 LGO registered?

G55 LGO is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G55 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G55 LGO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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