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G97 TUT

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,859 mi
Last recorded55,859 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 TUT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 55,859 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 55,824 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 55,824 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,769 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,761 miles

floors corroded and weak in places

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front inner wheel arch heavily corroded at bottom and weak

Fail 2 Aug 2017 55,761 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres heavily perished

floors corroded and weak in places

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front inner wheel arch heavily corroded at bottom and weak

Pass 2 May 2012 55,768 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 1 May 2012 55,761 miles

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2010 65,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

general slight underside corrosion

n/s and o/s wipers slight smearing

o/s/f floor corrosion (no holes)

o/s/r floor corrosion (no holes)

slight movement top steering column

Pass 23 Jan 2009 6,787 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 6,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 5,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

osr/nsr quarter panels corroded

Fail 23 May 2007 5,701 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

osr/nsr quarter panels corroded

Fail 14 May 2007 55,916 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

nsr/osr qaurter panels corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 4,319 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 4,314 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G97 TUT is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G97 TUT, 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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G97 TUT is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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