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G984 OKY

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,618 mi
Last recorded87,618 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG984 OKY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 87,618 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 87,186 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 87,186 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam main beam not working on stalk (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 86,033 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,148 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 85,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top and bottem (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 83,285 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 78,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 78,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 70,960 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,876 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,636 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,421 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 69,728 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2014 69,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 69,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,417 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 67,202 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,435 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2009 61,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 58,375 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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G984 OKY is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black 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 G984 OKY, 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 G984 OKY registered?

G984 OKY is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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