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G706 BPB

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,226 mi
Last recorded52,226 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG706 BPB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 52,226 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 51,453 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 49,662 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 47,624 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,769 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,146 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,108 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 44,100 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 44,082 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell/bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,080 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 43,994 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,543 miles

Little corrosion on N/S & O/S sills

Rear number plate little faded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust middle silencer cracked/corroded and slight blow

middle exhaust rubber hanger spilt, but still surportted

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers getting soft and starting to effect the dampering

wipers starting to smear

Fail 7 Nov 2013 42,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust middle silencer cracked/corroded and slight blow

middle exhaust rubber hanger spilt, but still surportted

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers getting soft and starting to effect the dampering

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,337 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 42,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,636 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 39,636 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres sidewall cracking up

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,548 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,332 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s rear bearing possibly noisy

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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G706 BPB is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 G706 BPB, 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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G706 BPB is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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