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G89 DOX

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,202 mi
Last recorded72,202 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG89 DOX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 72,202 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 72,002 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin centre and cracking treads @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 71,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin centre and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 70,998 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 69,350 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 69,154 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,693 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,923 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 66,518 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,061 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,408 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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G89 DOX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G89 DOX, 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 G89 DOX registered?

G89 DOX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 26 August 1989.

Is G89 DOX safe to buy?

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