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G378 NKL

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,115 mi
Last recorded87,115 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 NKL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 87,115 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,809 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 86,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 86,301 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,073 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,979 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,858 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 84,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,503 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 84,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 83,783 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 83,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 82,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,961 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 81,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,335 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 79,058 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 77,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness when spun

Offside front wheel bearing slight roughness when spun

Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,171 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 73,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 72,561 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 72,547 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,634 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 69,510 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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G378 NKL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G378 NKL, 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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G378 NKL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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