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G885 WBY

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,572 mi
Last recorded84,572 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG885 WBY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 84,572 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 84,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 84,097 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,725 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 83,446 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 83,024 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 82,441 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 82,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 81,750 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,355 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,338 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 80,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

main beam tell tail not working

Fail 3 Nov 2012 74,884 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,284 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both lowe ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,106 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 69,672 miles

as before

Fail 28 Nov 2006 69,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

slight bind n/s rear brake

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 WBY is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WBY, 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 WBY is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 26 August 1989.

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