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G198 LAS

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,557 mi
Last recorded53,557 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG198 LAS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 53,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 53,259 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 53,001 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,437 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 52,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 51,958 miles

hazard lights flash fast

Fail 28 Apr 2021 51,958 miles

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

hazard lights flash fast

Pass 3 May 2019 51,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,060 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 50,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 49,185 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,664 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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G198 LAS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G198 LAS, 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 G198 LAS registered?

G198 LAS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is G198 LAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G198 LAS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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