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G949 JEG

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,710 mi
Last recorded30,710 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG949 JEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 30,710 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 30,581 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 30,400 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,168 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 30,131 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 29,957 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 29,791 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 29,759 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 29,759 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,680 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,673 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,668 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 29,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 29,663 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 29,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,658 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,653 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,649 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,551 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,523 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 29,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 29,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 29,378 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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G949 JEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G949 JEG, 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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G949 JEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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