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G58 BWP

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

95,157 mi
Last recorded95,157 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG58 BWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 95,157 miles

CAR COVERED BY UNDERSEAL

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 94,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 94,792 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front teardrops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,794 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2024 93,791 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced previous failures repaired with fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 93,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2023 93,525 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 93,520 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,239 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 93,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 92,951 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe, where it bends around floor heelboard at rear is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 92,951 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe, where it bends around floor heelboard at rear is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,576 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe were it comes around the heelboard is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 92,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe were it comes around the heelboard is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside tyres perished on sidewalls not exposing plies. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 92,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative Front and rear due to loose switch, tester believes. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside tyres perished on sidewalls not exposing plies. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,980 miles

Both front floor pans are holed and corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2017 91,978 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front floor pans are holed and corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,896 miles

Underside covered in waxoil

Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,868 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 91,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 91,852 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 91,852 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 May 2009 91,843 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 91,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 91,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 91,278 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,180 miles

N/S/F Washer jets blocked

Fail 10 Apr 2006 90,080 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S washer jet blocked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G58 BWP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G58 BWP, 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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G58 BWP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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