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G525 WRX

1989 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,155 mi
Last recorded52,155 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG525 WRX
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 52,155 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 51,123 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 50,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,294 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 48,515 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 46,664 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 42,763 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,878 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,449 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,007 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 33,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,724 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,784 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

heavy corrosion through rear panel behind bumper

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,927 miles

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

manual park wipers

rust through rear valance below rear bumper

Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,927 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

manual park wipers

rust through rear valance below rear bumper

Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,222 miles

noise rear on reversing

rust in some outer panels

underseal peeling, rust starting n/s/f inner wing and floorpan

windscreen lamination going opaque at edges

Fail 6 Apr 2009 25,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,355 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,325 miles

ride height low

Fail 4 Apr 2007 26,273 miles

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

appears to have coolant leak near base radiator

ride height low

Fail 5 Apr 2006 25,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,438 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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G525 WRX is a 1989 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G525 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G525 WRX registered?

G525 WRX is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G525 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G525 WRX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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