AUSTIN MINI THIRTY1989 · 1.0L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently lapsed due to a significant gap in testing spanning nearly nine years. The last recorded test occurred in August 2017 at 37,227 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects. Given the current date of June 2026, the MOT is long expired and the vehicle has not been verified for safety recently. The maintenance trend prior to 2017 showed a pattern of reactive repairs following failures, but the lack of any recent data leaves the current mechanical state entirely unknown. The vehicle exhibits exceptionally low mileage, covering 37,227 miles over 37 years, which averages to approximately 1,000 miles per year. The data shows a period of activity between 2015 and 2017, where the car travelled roughly 2,700 miles, but the recorded mileage has stagn for nearly a decade. This low usage suggests the car likely sat stationary for long periods, which in a classic Austin Mini often leads to fluid ingress, degradation of rubber components, and lack of mechanical lubrication rather than wear-and-tear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension points, as the history reveals recurring issues in these areas. In 2016 and 2017, the tester identified play in the front suspension ball joints and deteriorated steering rack gaiters. The 2015 failure highlighted excessive corrosion on the offside front steering component mounting area. The 2017 failure also noted exposed electrical wiring and excessive carbon monoxide emissions, indicating the engine health and electrical insulation require attention. Due to the nine-year hiatus, all tyres, brake lines, and fuel hoses must be inspected for dry rot and perished before any road use.