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G45 EDA

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

26,677 mi
Last recorded26,677 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG45 EDA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 26,677 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 26,652 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

o/s washer poor

Pass 12 Jul 2024 26,536 miles

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

Lower engine stabiliser loose

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

heavy underseal underneath

Pass 3 Jul 2023 26,532 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 26,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 26,163 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 25,187 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 23,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 21,562 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 21,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 21,291 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,151 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,417 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 18,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,882 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 16,882 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,804 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 14,804 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,657 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 12,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,152 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 11,152 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 5,210 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 5,199 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

N/S/R tyre worn on edge †Play in o/s radius arm bearing. †o/s/f. flex hose twisted.

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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G45 EDA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G45 EDA, 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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G45 EDA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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