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G175 URO

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

68,566 mi
Last recorded68,566 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG175 URO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 68,566 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 68,565 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 67,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe/centre section join area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill area has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2022 67,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

nearside front sill / floor area rusting

Fail 31 Dec 2022 67,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front sill / floor area rusting

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 57,186 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 57,186 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 55,150 miles

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2017 55,150 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,461 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 48,803 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear shock absorbers very weak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,512 miles

Near side & off side front wheels slightly rough when rotated

Near side & off side rear sub frame bushes split & perished

Slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,578 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 42,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,101 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

offside front floor has slight corrosion

slight play in front mounting bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2011 41,101 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

offside front floor has slight corrosion

slight play in front mounting bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,205 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 40,202 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,359 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 39,356 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 37,655 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,655 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,057 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,738 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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G175 URO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 G175 URO, 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 G175 URO registered?

G175 URO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G175 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G175 URO shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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