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G24 BLJ

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,658 mi
Last recorded35,658 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 BLJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 35,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 35,360 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 35,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2024 34,919 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 34,350 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 32,893 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced `A' pillar upper and lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 32,893 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced `A' pillar upper and lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 32,817 miles

Offside Front Wing upper and lower corners corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 32,735 miles

Offside Front upper and lower rear of wing corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,631 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 32,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,604 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,461 miles

Nearside Front sill/inner arch corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,265 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 32,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,849 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,300 miles

Slight corrosion nearside door.

Slight corrosion offside inner wheel arch.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,981 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,725 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,466 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 28,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,560 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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G24 BLJ 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 G24 BLJ, 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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G24 BLJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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