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G629 PNB

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,720 mi
Last recorded67,720 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG629 PNB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 67,720 miles

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

fuel line into pump splitting

Pass 2 Oct 2024 67,712 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 67,711 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure switch? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 67,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 67,657 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 67,637 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 67,637 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,612 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,608 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,503 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,503 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor toward subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front torsion bar has slight bend

Offside bulkhead at master cylinder and engine stabilizer mount corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,385 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 67,385 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2013 67,195 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,801 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,857 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,195 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,848 miles

indicators on hazard warning flashing near maximum flashes per minute.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 61,848 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

indicators on hazard warning flashing near maximum flashes per minute.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,362 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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G629 PNB is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 G629 PNB, 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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What year was G629 PNB registered?

G629 PNB is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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