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G548 BSX

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,203 mi
Last recorded22,203 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG548 BSX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 22,203 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 22,053 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 21,942 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 21,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 21,509 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 21,264 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 20,818 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 20,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 20,535 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 19,911 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 19,911 miles

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

Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,792 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 17,783 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All four tyres perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,733 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 17,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 17,692 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,544 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,377 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,205 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,025 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,789 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 16,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,448 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,181 miles

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

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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G548 BSX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G548 BSX, 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 G548 BSX registered?

G548 BSX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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