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G222 VJF

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,337 mi
Last recorded93,337 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG222 VJF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 93,337 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 93,204 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 93,039 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2017 90,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join from manifold (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,437 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside cv gaiter insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,053 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2015 85,936 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,645 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 82,642 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,101 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,152 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 80,967 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 78,743 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 78,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 75,986 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 75,790 miles

Nearside Front Subframe 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 74,674 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 74,674 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 73,117 miles

The rear sub frame is looking very crusty

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 VJF is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G222 VJF, 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 VJF is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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