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G533 MWD

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,602 mi
Last recorded59,602 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG533 MWD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 59,602 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,554 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 57,611 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 57,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,132 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 56,125 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel hose leaking on jubilee clip. below tank hose to pipe connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted missing securing clamp (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 55,099 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,008 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 54,985 miles

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres starting to crack

os and ns rear inner arches starting to corrode

os front floor starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2017 53,866 miles

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

slight play in ns front wheel

Fail 3 Oct 2017 53,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight play in ns front wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,219 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,579 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,824 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s/f suspension upper ball joint has slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing off towards inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing off towards inner edge & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

o/s/f suspension upper ball joint has slight play

play in steering column lower bush

Fail 1 Oct 2014 51,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre wearing off towards inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing off towards inner edge & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

o/s/f suspension upper ball joint has slight play

play in steering column lower bush

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front and both rear tyres splitting

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 51,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front and both rear tyres splitting

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,410 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 49,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,374 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,211 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 47,208 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,969 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 45,962 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,627 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,405 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 41,865 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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G533 MWD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G533 MWD, 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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G533 MWD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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