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G737 TKX

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,392 mi
Last recorded91,392 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG737 TKX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 91,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,220 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 89,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 87,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,116 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing but exhaust still secure.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 85,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing but exhaust still secure.

Pass 31 May 2013 81,045 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 81,045 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 73,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 73,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,002 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,590 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 65,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2008 63,402 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 63,397 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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G737 TKX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G737 TKX, 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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G737 TKX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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