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H273 GPH

1990 Austin Mini Mayfair

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,200 mi
Last recorded61,200 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair55,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH273 GPH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 61,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front floor corroded , both sides - non prescribed area

Fail 16 Jan 2026 61,200 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front floor corroded , both sides - non prescribed area

Pass 16 Jan 2025 61,131 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 61,013 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,934 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 60,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 60,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play upper & lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 60,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play upper & lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,547 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 60,301 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 60,229 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper radius arm has play at inner bush

Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper swivel has slight play/wear

Nearside Front floorpan excessive corrosion found does not affect braking or steering not within 30cms of main load bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on waer bar (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front floorpan corrosion found

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,023 miles

Both rear floor pans corroded and thin.

Both rear inner wheel archers corroded.

Offside outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Slight movement in both front lower ball joints.

Windscreen cracked.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 59,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear floor pans corroded and thin.

Both rear inner wheel archers corroded.

Offside outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Slight movement in both front lower ball joints.

Windscreen cracked.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,578 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,578 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 537,361 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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H273 GPH is a 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 55,520 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 H273 GPH, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H273 GPH is a 1990 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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