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G31 XDD

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,687 mi
Last recorded95,687 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 XDD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 95,687 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,910 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,076 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,753 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 93,087 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 92,326 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2020 92,326 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,484 miles

Corrosion present n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,022 miles

Corrosion present in n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 11 Apr 2018 91,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Corrosion present in n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

centre front exhaust has slight blow

Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joins (7.1.2)

front wipers slight smearing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 90,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joins (7.1.2)

front wipers slight smearing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,380 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 90,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 85,775 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 85,769 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 85,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 82,394 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 82,387 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 79,722 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 74,450 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 74,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 70,698 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 70,695 miles

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

corrosion to front inner archs and wing pannels. †play to steering rack end. †

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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G31 XDD 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 64%.

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 G31 XDD, 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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G31 XDD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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