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G201 HEG

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,039 mi
Last recorded37,039 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG201 HEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 37,039 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 37,034 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside 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 14 Aug 2024 36,787 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 36,787 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 36,486 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 36,004 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 35,674 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 35,125 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,777 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,604 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,844 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,428 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 33,428 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,943 miles

rear exhaust rusted

rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls

Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,225 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,404 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,708 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 30,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,970 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 28,759 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 28,759 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,581 miles

small hole rusted through o/s outer sill

Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,720 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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G201 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black 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 G201 HEG, 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 G201 HEG registered?

G201 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G201 HEG safe to buy?

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