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G138 VMC

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,163 mi
Last recorded36,163 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 VMC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 36,163 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 35,924 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 35,836 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 35,681 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 35,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 35,671 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 35,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 35,607 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 35,549 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at front . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,241 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,121 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 34,892 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 34,690 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,498 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,327 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 34,091 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 34,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre may be under inflated.

Fail 24 Dec 2010 33,550 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 33,550 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 33,360 miles

both rear tyre side walls starting to crack

slight movement in o/s/f ball joint top and bottom

Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front top and bottom suspension arm slightly seeping

Fail 24 Nov 2008 33,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front top and bottom suspension arm slightly seeping

Pass 24 Nov 2007 32,616 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 32,141 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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G138 VMC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G138 VMC, 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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G138 VMC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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