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G354 AJT

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,739 mi
Last recorded86,739 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG354 AJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 86,739 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 86,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 85,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 85,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 85,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 85,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,024 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,073 miles

N/S/f steering rack inner rack has play

both front subfame bushers split

rear exhaust rubber spilt

Fail 11 Sep 2017 84,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,199 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play advise attention (2.6.2)

cables partially seized in quadrants.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,946 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 81,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,984 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 78,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 72,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,687 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 62,964 miles

Slight blow rear exhaust box.

corrosion starting offside front inner wheel arch.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 60,701 miles

Parking permit in swept.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 66,145 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Parking permit in swept area.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,814 miles

Corrosion starting offside sill step.

Engine running lean.

Gearbox steady broken away from front subframe.

Nearside front tyre close to limit at inner edge.

Surface corrosion both sills.

Top engine steady bushes worn.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G354 AJT 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G354 AJT, 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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G354 AJT is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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