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G73 LGN

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,800 mi
Last recorded80,800 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG73 LGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,800 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 80,795 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,442 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 80,108 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 79,547 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 78,150 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 78,108 miles

Front brake discs are rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall is slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 78,108 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs are rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall is slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,090 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 78,089 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 78,067 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear corner location (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,061 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,004 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 78,004 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 77,839 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,507 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 77,093 miles

Both front brake discs look deteriorated

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,563 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 76,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 75,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 74,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 74,975 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 73,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 72,286 miles

front lower engine tie bar mouny in poor condition

indicator flash rate high both sides

some corrosion on o/s/f sill/floor section

some movement within o/s/f suspension ball joints

some play within upper steering column

Pass 14 Feb 2007 72,289 miles

indicator flash rate high on both sides

lower front engine tie bar mount in poor condition

some corrosion on o/s/f sill/floor †

some movement within o/s/f suspension ball joints

some play movement within upper steering column

Pass 15 Feb 2006 69,486 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres worn on outer wall

rust on bonnet

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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G73 LGN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G73 LGN, 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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G73 LGN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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