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G963 LGN

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,120 mi
Last recorded68,120 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG963 LGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 68,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 68,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake back plate appears damp - further investigation advised

Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,079 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 68,062 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2022 67,962 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 67,833 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 67,833 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2020 67,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 67,437 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,219 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 67,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,990 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,447 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Apr 2015 66,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,023 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Apr 2014 66,023 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Apr 2013 65,275 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,003 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 64,003 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

rad cap missimg

Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,933 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 62,933 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2010 62,210 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,353 miles

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 61,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,516 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 60,484 miles

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

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

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

all tyres starting to perish and worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2007 59,599 miles

near side outer sill corroded not holed

Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,348 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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G963 LGN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G963 LGN, 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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G963 LGN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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