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G503 APR

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

86,433 mi
Last recorded86,433 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG503 APR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 86,433 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 86,413 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 85,590 miles

Corrosion O/S/R inner wheel arch

Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,758 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 84,758 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 83,550 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,806 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,918 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 80,918 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,285 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,744 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 78,735 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged broken strands (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged broken strands (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 78,723 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure both front sub frame mounting broken (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged broken strands (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged broken strands (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective support bracket missing from gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 76,629 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 76,627 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills have slight corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

oil stains around engine.slight exhaust leak at front.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 76,301 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills have slight corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

oil stains around engine.slight exhaust leak at front.

Pass 14 May 2009 75,811 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 75,811 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 75,544 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 75,512 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 71,850 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 71,850 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G503 APR is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G503 APR, 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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G503 APR is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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