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G548 YGL

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,748 mi
Last recorded30,748 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG548 YGL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 30,748 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 30,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 30,410 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,788 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 29,317 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front floor fractured around subframe mount but plated inside

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,265 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,690 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 82,661 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,847 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,431 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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G548 YGL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YGL, 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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G548 YGL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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