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G384 BPD

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

86,685 mi
Last recorded86,685 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG384 BPD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 86,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 85,336 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 84,016 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 81,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 78,355 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front door corroded on inner

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 74,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and inside door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front door corroded on inner

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 72,953 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,289 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,559 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,903 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel beering

slight play in steering rack

slight wear in n/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Fail 19 Jun 2017 67,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel beering

slight play in steering rack

slight wear in n/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Fail 16 May 2017 67,705 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,180 miles

both front brake hoses becoming perished

fuel cap sealing washer becoming perished

slight play felt in various ball joints and bushs

various oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 64,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing wheel arch found on lock to lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake hoses becoming perished

fuel cap sealing washer becoming perished

slight play felt in various ball joints and bushs

various oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 62,458 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 59,040 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 55,312 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 51,578 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,475 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 50,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,467 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 50,464 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,458 miles

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

wiper and indicator switch loose

Fail 14 Jul 2009 50,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

wiper and indicator switch loose

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,468 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 48,466 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Near side and off side sills both corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,342 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 41,901 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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G384 BPD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 G384 BPD, 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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G384 BPD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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