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G914 APY

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,154 mi
Last recorded84,154 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG914 APY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 84,154 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 83,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 83,300 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 83,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

w3iper switch insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2022 83,169 miles

Offside rear radius arm stiff in operation

Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,030 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 82,571 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 81,910 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,206 miles

both front and o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,027 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,794 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,897 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 80,897 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,510 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 780,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 75,869 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,870 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 75,870 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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G914 APY is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G914 APY, 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 G914 APY registered?

G914 APY is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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