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G31 AHK

1989 Austin Mini

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,184 mi
Last recorded27,184 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 AHK
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 27,184 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 27,003 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 26,927 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 26,721 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 26,717 miles

Lower Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 26,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 26,222 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 26,000 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 25,744 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 25,438 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,125 miles

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

slight play in steering rack ends both sides

Fail 4 Dec 2015 25,125 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack ends both sides

Pass 1 Dec 2014 24,789 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 24,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 24,096 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 23,696 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres slight perrishing

Fail 8 Dec 2011 23,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres slight perrishing

Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2010 23,142 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,493 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,837 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 21,268 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,516 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 19,211 miles

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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G31 AHK is a 1989 Austin Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G31 AHK, 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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G31 AHK is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 13 December 1989.

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