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G522 BUY

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,175 mi
Last recorded20,175 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG522 BUY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 20,175 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2026 20,175 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 20,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both sills corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2022 20,020 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty only works off side lamps (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front suspension cone ball joint gaiter defective

both sides outer sill panels weak but not holed

Fail 21 Jan 2022 20,018 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Hazard warning switch faulty only works off side lamps (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front suspension cone ball joint gaiter defective

both sides outer sill panels weak but not holed

Pass 23 Sep 2020 19,993 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty only works off side (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front suspension cone ball joint cover not fitted

both outer sill panels weak but not holed

Pass 10 Sep 2019 19,974 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty only operates off side (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension cone ball joint rubber not fitted correctly

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

both outer sill panels poor but not holed

Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,886 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,675 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 19,675 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,476 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,954 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 19,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r shok absorbers are weak in operation

Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,991 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 18,991 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 18,229 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,662 miles

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

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

battery box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 98,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 91,659 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 72,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 62,860 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 62,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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G522 BUY is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G522 BUY, 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 G522 BUY registered?

G522 BUY is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G522 BUY safe to buy?

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