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G818 NKL

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

93,600 mi
Last recorded93,600 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG818 NKL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 93,600 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 93,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 93,419 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 93,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 92,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 92,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 92,002 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 90,746 miles

body slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 90,345 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,890 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 89,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,359 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,879 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 88,876 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,993 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 87,992 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,382 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 85,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 84,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2009 84,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2008 82,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,650 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 79,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 75,442 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 75,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 74,519 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 70,636 miles

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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G818 NKL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 G818 NKL, 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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What year was G818 NKL registered?

G818 NKL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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