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G810 AVT

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,574 mi
Last recorded91,574 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG810 AVT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,574 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 91,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,326 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 91,320 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 89,036 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 89,031 miles

all underneath undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,321 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sealant applied (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody of vehicle fully sealant

Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,145 miles

Front to rear under body applied sealant

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive covered under seal a (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,714 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody coverd in seallant

Pass 24 May 2016 87,262 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes protected in sealent

Fail 10 May 2016 87,262 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes protected in sealent

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,512 miles

ALL WELDINGS HEAVILY SEALENTED

EXHUAST CENTER PIPE COVERED IN PASTE

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 85,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,953 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 77,316 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,361 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,084 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 67,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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G810 AVT is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G810 AVT, 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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G810 AVT is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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