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G30 UYP

1989 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,053 mi
Last recorded30,053 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG30 UYP
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 30,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 29,996 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 29,836 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 29,642 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 28,897 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 28,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by subframe ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 28,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 28,463 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 28,430 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 28,430 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 28,281 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,223 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 28,155 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,943 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,851 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,518 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 27,518 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,196 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,050 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 27,059 miles

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

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

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

cut in o/s/r inner sidewall of tyre not showing cords

Pass 10 Feb 2007 26,712 miles

front anti roll bushes starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2006 26,335 miles

Vehicle fitted with low body kit, unable to test brakes in RBT without damaging vehicle

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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G30 UYP is a 1989 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G30 UYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G30 UYP registered?

G30 UYP is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 22 November 1989.

Is G30 UYP safe to buy?

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