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G222 EJW

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

60,047 mi
Last recorded60,047 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG222 EJW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 60,047 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 28 Oct 2025 60,042 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute NO FLASHING, JUST STAYS ON (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 19 Jul 2024 58,649 miles

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

exhaust brackets broken

Fail 17 Jul 2024 58,649 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 24 Jul 2023 57,226 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 57,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 56,281 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 56,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed by corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front sill holed by corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill holed by corrosion

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 55,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2021 55,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch top shock absorber mount and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,328 miles

corrosion in the offside front floor pan

Fail 20 Jul 2020 54,309 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion in the offside front floor pan

Fail 15 Jul 2020 54,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion in the offside front floor pan

slight gas leak on the exhaust front pipe flange

Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,245 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,813 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,228 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 53,220 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,601 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,599 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,341 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,607 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 49,604 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,370 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 48,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 48,334 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front number plate cracked slightly

N/S rear tyre cracking(perished)

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

Wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,248 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 47,248 miles

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,398 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 44,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 42,585 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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G222 EJW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 G222 EJW, 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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G222 EJW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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