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G22 SCS

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

40,504 mi
Last recorded40,504 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 SCS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 40,504 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 40,499 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 40,478 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 40,464 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 40,446 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 40,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 40,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 40,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 40,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 40,398 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 40,372 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 40,353 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine steady mounting worn.

Pass 12 May 2014 40,327 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,306 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,274 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 40,261 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 40,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edges

various oil leaks

Fail 21 Jul 2009 39,451 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edges

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,207 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 38,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant overheating - radiator leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,333 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,478 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 36,478 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 35,636 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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G22 SCS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 G22 SCS, 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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G22 SCS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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