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G847 DSW

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,796 mi
Last recorded17,796 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG847 DSW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 17,796 miles

underside heavily undersealed obscuring testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2024 16,914 miles

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

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 3 Sep 2024 16,914 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Sep 2023 16,653 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 16,378 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 16,378 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 16,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 15,697 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 15,443 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 14,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 14,218 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 13,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 13,007 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 12,470 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 11,767 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 11,767 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,915 miles

offside front door corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012 10,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front disc badly corroded

offside front door corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,879 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 10,879 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,805 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 10,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,736 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 10,642 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,575 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 10,358 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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G847 DSW 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 G847 DSW, 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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G847 DSW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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