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G913 DSW

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,246 mi
Last recorded14,246 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG913 DSW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 14,246 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 14,229 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 14,218 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 14,047 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 14,041 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 14,001 miles

all four tyres cracking around treaded area.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 13,768 miles

all four tyres cracking around treaded area.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 13,750 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking around treaded area.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,744 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 13,744 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,211 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 12,918 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 12,488 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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G913 DSW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G913 DSW, 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 G913 DSW registered?

G913 DSW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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