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G227 DAB

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG227 DAB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 98,669 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 98,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 93,833 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 93,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 93,773 miles

Minimal front suspension bump stop clearance

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 93,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside brake low & slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous Leaks under sustained pressure (1.1.12 (e))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO at 11+% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Minimal front suspension bump stop clearance

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 93,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 93,465 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 93,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 93,213 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))

Pass 11 May 2018 93,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,878 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 92,588 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 91,948 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 91,948 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 91,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 89,388 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 89,388 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 88,880 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe slightly corrodid

Fail 3 Dec 2011 88,880 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear subframe slightly corrodid

Fail 29 Nov 2010 88,877 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

n/s sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 23 May 2008 85,160 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 84,998 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 74,987 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 74,938 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 74,741 miles

n/s/f tyre wall poor condition

Fail 6 May 2006 74,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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G227 DAB 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 57.1%.

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 G227 DAB, 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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G227 DAB is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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