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G509 DOX

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,259 mi
Last recorded46,259 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG509 DOX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 46,259 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 44,090 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 44,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 43,596 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 43,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 43,575 miles

All direction indicators not working both sides inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 43,566 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,534 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 43,513 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 43,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 434,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 43,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,409 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,396 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside offside front inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,384 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,303 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,885 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,593 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,503 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,059 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 40,891 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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G509 DOX 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 85.7%.

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 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 G509 DOX, 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 G509 DOX registered?

G509 DOX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 7 August 1989.

Is G509 DOX safe to buy?

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