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G450 TUW

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

1,108 mi
Last recorded1,108 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG450 TUW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 1,108 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 1,047 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 960 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 829 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 1,856 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 1,798 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 1,568 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 10,017 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 608 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 3 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 55,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light on dash.

Fail 30 May 2013 55,084 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

light on dash.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,438 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 54,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,557 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,429 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,073 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 52,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 52,375 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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G450 TUW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G450 TUW, 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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G450 TUW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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