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G972 XLA

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,455 mi
Last recorded60,455 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG972 XLA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2025 60,455 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 59,274 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened partially undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills also under side has a healthy coat of under seal preventing some inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 58,721 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 57,518 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,387 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,354 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,026 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 53,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 50,686 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 50,028 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,648 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,855 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,317 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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G972 XLA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G972 XLA, 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 G972 XLA registered?

G972 XLA is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G972 XLA safe to buy?

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