1989 Austin MINI Mayfair 1.0L Petrol · G597 GTH
1989 Austin MINI Mayfair (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 16,406 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G597 GTH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 16,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G597 GTH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair (G597 GTH) between June 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
G597 GTH Mileage History
- 03/06/202516,120 mi
- 21/06/202516,122 mi+2 mi
- 24/06/202616,406 mi+284 mi
Average of roughly 270 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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