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E21 WHU

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,453 mi
Last recorded69,453 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 WHU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 69,453 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 69,453 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 69,353 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,248 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front four (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 68,889 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 68,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,599 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 68,230 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 68,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 May 2021 68,225 miles

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2020 66,940 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,743 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front subframe bushes deteriatred and have movment

nearside front shock casing slight damage

nearside wiper split at end

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 26 Feb 2013 66,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust manifold/downpipe join has slight blow

front subframe rear bushes have slight movement

nearside front shock absorber has slight damage to casing

nearside front track control arm slightly distorted

oil leak

rear brake application slightly distorted

Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,204 miles

slight movement in nearside front subframe mounting

Fail 25 Jan 2012 66,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

slight movement in nearside front subframe mounting

Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,129 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 65,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 64,283 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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E21 WHU is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E21 WHU, 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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E21 WHU is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 21 November 1989.

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