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G986 HAV

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

4,793 mi
Last recorded4,793 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG986 HAV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 4,793 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 4,783 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 2,236 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded off

front number plate cracked

front sub frame mounts soft

light /wiper switch loose

Fail 24 Jul 2013 2,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded off

front number plate cracked

front sub frame mounts soft

light /wiper switch loose

Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

front sub frame mounts weak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 92,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

front sub frame mounts weak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 85,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 83,597 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 83,565 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 82,033 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Rear wheel arches has corrosion

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Wipers split

Fail 30 Jul 2009 82,032 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Rear wheel arches has corrosion

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Wipers split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,462 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,689 miles

Slight play N/S/F upper and lower balljoints.Slight play lower steering column bush

Pass 10 Jul 2006 77,260 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 77,159 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 75,229 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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G986 HAV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G986 HAV, 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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G986 HAV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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