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G55 GOE

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,028 mi
Last recorded73,028 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG55 GOE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 73,028 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 69,112 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 69,094 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 69,091 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 69,075 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 69,023 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,991 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 68,991 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,915 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 68,821 miles

All pipes covered with grease / wax

under body covered with wax /under seal

Fail 3 Aug 2017 68,819 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All pipes covered with grease / wax

under body covered with wax /under seal

Pass 20 Jul 2013 68,767 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Jul 2012 68,597 miles

rear tyres perised

Pass 25 Sep 2010 68,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2009 67,834 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2008 67,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2007 66,731 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2006 66,289 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2006 66,289 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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G55 GOE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G55 GOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G55 GOE registered?

G55 GOE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 8 November 1989.

Is G55 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G55 GOE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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