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G559 YFH

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

11,297 mi
Last recorded11,297 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG559 YFH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 11,297 miles

rear subframe slightly rusted

Pass 7 May 2025 11,235 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 11,182 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 11,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 11,066 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

rear axle slightly rusted

Pass 25 May 2021 11,001 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 10,960 miles

rear fog light connections rusty

Pass 15 May 2019 10,804 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 10,423 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 10,144 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 10,144 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 9,641 miles

Slight play in near side inner steering rack joint.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 9,641 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in near side inner steering rack joint.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 9,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 8,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 8,758 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 8,663 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 8,627 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 87 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 8,477 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,376 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 8,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 8,263 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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G559 YFH is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G559 YFH, 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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G559 YFH is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 2 October 1989.

Is G559 YFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G559 YFH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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