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G981 HRP

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,421 mi
Last recorded21,421 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG981 HRP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 21,421 miles

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Petrol leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2025 21,351 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 21,351 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2024 21,080 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 21,038 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 21,035 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 20,973 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 20,973 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 20,911 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,907 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,967 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 18,967 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,626 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 18,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,579 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,552 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,460 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,306 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,223 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,118 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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G981 HRP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 G981 HRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G981 HRP registered?

G981 HRP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 15 September 1989.

Is G981 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G981 HRP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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