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C3 OTY

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,472 mi
Last recorded44,472 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 OTY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 44,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2026 44,472 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 44,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 43,973 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 43,888 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,598 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?

Based on 12,035 MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,043
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 809
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 701
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 568
fog lamp not working 553
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C3 OTY is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Thirty fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 OTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was C3 OTY registered?

C3 OTY is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C3 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 OTY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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