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G378 PDV

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,304 mi
Last recorded39,304 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 PDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 39,304 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and steering rack wear and inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear battery in tray/boot loose

Rear emissions too lean to register on equipment

Pass 6 Mar 2025 39,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner rack end/slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer radius arm bearing/slight play

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 38,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,107 miles

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

Rear number plate worn

Areas of surface corrosion

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

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

Front and rear sub frame corroded

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Fail 4 Mar 2021 38,106 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Areas of surface corrosion

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

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

Front and rear sub frame corroded

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

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

Rear number plate worn

Pass 7 Feb 2020 37,560 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp cracked

Nearside Rear slight body corrosion

Offside Rear slight body corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 34,024 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 33,871 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier corroded to excess (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,108 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 31,108 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 28,973 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 27,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,982 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 25,714 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,039 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 92,320 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 90,906 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 89,307 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 87,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 86,897 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 85,726 miles

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 PDV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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