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G344 XLE

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,036 mi
Last recorded75,036 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG344 XLE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 75,036 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,732 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

slight play in off side rear radius arm bearing

Fail 22 Mar 2019 72,730 miles

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front subframe REAR rubber mounts detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

slight play in off side rear radius arm bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,810 miles

Front exhaust bracket to gearbox bolt loose

Front grille loose

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2018 89,810 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket to gearbox bolt loose

Front grille loose

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,595 miles

Both subframes rusty

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Slight corrosion to floor pans

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Apr 2017 67,592 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both subframes rusty

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Slight corrosion to floor pans

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,774 miles

Corrosion to front and rear floor pans

Corrosion to rear subframe

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake back plate loose

Nearside front indicator dim

Fail 6 Nov 2015 66,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion to front and rear floor pans

Corrosion to rear subframe

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake back plate loose

Nearside front indicator dim

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,124 miles

Corrosion to rear floor

Corrosion to rear subframe

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,084 miles

Corrosion to inner sills

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Slight play nearside rear radius arm bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,979 miles

front number plate damaged

front sub frame corrided

nearside front seat missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to all floor pan's / bulk head / boot

corrosion to both front inner wheel arche's

Fail 31 Oct 2012 63,978 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to all floor pan's / bulk head / boot

corrosion to both front inner wheel arche's

front number plate damaged

front sub frame corrided

nearside front seat missing

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,750 miles

Corrosion in the offside front upper area of inner wheel arch

Front subframe rubber mounts worn slightly

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

Offside rear sill at around subframe mount corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear steel brake pipes corroded

Slight corrosion to floor pans

Slight corrosion to front bulk head

Fail 14 Nov 2011 62,749 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Corrosion in the offside front upper area of inner wheel arch

Front subframe rubber mounts worn slightly

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

Offside rear sill at around subframe mount corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear steel brake pipes corroded

Slight corrosion to floor pans

Slight corrosion to front bulk head

Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 61,430 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 61,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,206 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside front floor corroded.

Nearside sill corroded.

Rear subframe untreated and starting to rust.

Slight play in both front wheelbearings.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,205 miles

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside front floor corroded.

Nearside sill corroded.

Rear subframe untreated and starting to rust.

Slight play in both front wheelbearings.

Pass 19 May 2008 58,958 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 58,958 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,414 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,775 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G344 XLE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G344 XLE, 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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G344 XLE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 9 September 1989.

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