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G885 OMX

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

19,909 mi
Last recorded19,909 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG885 OMX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 19,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 19,598 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 19,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 19,092 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 19,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Mar 2024 19,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 19,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 18,124 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 18,112 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 17,979 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 17,793 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 17,598 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyre's side wall spliting

Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,303 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 17,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,916 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel cap rubber cracking.

o/s/r tyre considerably cracking.

slight bolge in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,995 miles

both sides rear suspension rubber dampers worn

Fail 16 Jul 2010 15,995 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both sides rear suspension rubber dampers worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,557 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,120 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,566 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 14,566 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,040 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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G885 OMX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G885 OMX, 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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G885 OMX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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