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G612 LGJ

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

28,056 mi
Last recorded28,056 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG612 LGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 28,056 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 27,982 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 27,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 27,975 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 27,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint, rubber perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint, rubber perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 26,451 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 26,449 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 25,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 24,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 24,324 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 24,301 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 23,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 23,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 21,886 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 15,884 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 15,633 miles

Both steering rack gaiters perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,272 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 15,271 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G612 LGJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G612 LGJ, 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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G612 LGJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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