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G32 MMR

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,105 mi
Last recorded87,105 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG32 MMR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 87,105 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 87,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2025 86,979 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 86,607 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 86,604 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 86,599 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 86,568 miles

steering rack boots perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2023 86,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

steering rack boots perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2022 86,556 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,515 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 86,487 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 86,412 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 86,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,352 miles

play in steering

Fail 18 Apr 2018 86,346 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

play in steering

slight play rear radius arm bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,189 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 6 Apr 2017 86,183 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,995 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed

steering rack boot in poor condition

wheel arches and closing panels corroded and holed

Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,203 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in rear radius arms

Fail 16 Mar 2015 85,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front indiactor lenses in poor condition

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front indicator lenses fading

nearside front subframe mount comming unbonded

offside inner rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 83,913 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front indicator lenses fading

nearside front subframe mount comming unbonded

offside inner rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,984 miles

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

front indaicator lenses discolured

front subframe rear mounting perishing

Fail 11 Mar 2013 81,984 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front indaicator lenses discolured

front subframe rear mounting perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,237 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 80,237 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 77,911 miles

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

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

offside seat belt requires attention

offside sill rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,629 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 74,614 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,321 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,342 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 72,342 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,198 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 71,198 miles

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 70,643 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 70,465 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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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G32 MMR is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G32 MMR, 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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G32 MMR is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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