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G849 ODH

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,763 mi
Last recorded86,763 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 ODH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 86,763 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 86,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired REAR MOUNT FLOOR TO BULK HEAD (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened BEHIND BATTERY BOX (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 86,158 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 86,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2020 85,563 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,430 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 85,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,961 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,495 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,409 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 83,572 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 82,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,776 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 82,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,728 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 80,728 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 382,480 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,694 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 75,538 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 75,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 70,535 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 68,060 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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G849 ODH is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G849 ODH, 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 G849 ODH registered?

G849 ODH is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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