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1989 Austin MINI Thirty 1.0L Petrol · G805 RDV

G805 RDV

1989 Austin MINI Thirty (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03/08/1989. Recorded mileage 8,380 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
AUSTIN MINI THIRTY
Year / Origin
1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11/09/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
8,380 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/09/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
998cc

G805 RDV Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
  • 8,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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G805 RDV Mileage History

  1. 20/04/200777,205 mi
  2. 20/04/200777,205 mi
  3. 11/04/200880,980 mi+3,775 mi
  4. 12/04/200880,984 mi+4 mi
  5. 02/04/200984,069 mi+3,085 mi
  6. 16/04/200984,303 mi+234 mi
  7. 28/04/201088,518 mi+4,215 mi
  8. 10/05/201088,518 mi
  9. 19/04/201194,476 mi+5,958 mi
  10. 03/05/201194,869 mi+393 mi
  11. 21/03/201295,119 mi+250 mi
  12. 27/06/201295,173 mi+54 mi
  13. 29/06/201295,176 mi+3 mi
  14. 08/09/202096,285 mi+1,109 mi
  15. 16/08/202132,095 mi-64,190 mi
  16. 31/08/20213,218 mi-28,877 mi
  17. 30/08/20225,425 mi+2,207 mi
  18. 25/08/20237,143 mi+1,718 mi
  19. 13/09/20248,380 mi+1,237 mi

Average of roughly -3,955 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

G805 RDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 11:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Thirty (G805 RDV) between April 2007 and September 2024.

The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 13 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)”.

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