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G723 MLG

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,410 mi
Last recorded78,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG723 MLG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 78,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 78,345 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,329 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 78,283 miles

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

Some play in o/s/rear radius arm bearing

Fail 18 Nov 2019 78,283 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

Some play in o/s/rear radius arm bearing

Fail 15 Jun 2016 78,278 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth ALSO CLUTCH (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute HAZARDS ALSO NOT WORKING (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported TAIL PIPE MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint DUST COVER ALSO MISSING (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort N/S LOW PERFORMANCE (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S PARK BRAKE CABLE RUBBING ON BRAKE PIPE MOUNT BRACKET BOLT

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,667 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres and nearside rear tyres in poor condtion replacement advised

Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 75,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 74,689 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 68,955 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 68,955 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G723 MLG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G723 MLG, 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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G723 MLG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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