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G377 OTT

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,507 mi
Last recorded87,507 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG377 OTT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 87,507 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 86,945 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 86,933 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 86,582 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside / Nearside Front both outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot covered with grease

Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,214 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 86,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 86,128 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 81,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,873 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 70,873 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,489 miles

Centre Exhaust Support Rubber Split.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 70,489 miles

Centre Exhaust Support Rubber Split.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,872 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,171 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,475 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,478 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,974 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,246 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,031 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2006 60,750 miles

Offside Front 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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G377 OTT is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G377 OTT, 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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G377 OTT is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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