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G40 HEG

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,489 mi
Last recorded28,489 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG40 HEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 28,489 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Mar 2020 28,466 miles

Front slight play both upper ball joints

rear roll cage obstructing seats

Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,279 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed offside+nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside+nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,411 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 25,411 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,372 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in n/s/f top swivel

Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,061 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,638 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 19,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,922 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 15,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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G40 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 G40 HEG, 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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What year was G40 HEG registered?

G40 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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