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G878 KAT

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,009 mi
Last recorded53,009 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 KAT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 53,009 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 52,930 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 52,882 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,843 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 52,775 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 52,698 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,460 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 52,157 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 51,567 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 51,549 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,973 miles

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,476 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,339 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,318 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,803 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 37,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,965 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 30,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear in bottom column bush

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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G878 KAT is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G878 KAT, 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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G878 KAT is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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