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G53 OKM

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,089 mi
Last recorded83,089 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG53 OKM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 83,089 miles

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

car had welding and heavily under sealed the repair

Fail 19 Jul 2024 83,087 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 80,903 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,569 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 77,844 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 77,839 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 76,643 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2007 73,498 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 71,253 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 71,253 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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G53 OKM is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G53 OKM, 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 G53 OKM registered?

G53 OKM is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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