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Austin Mini Thirty Auto

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 998 cc

G980 OODMOT history

G980 OOD is a red petrol Austin Mini Thirty Auto first used on 1 Aug 1989. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 5,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
5,582 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
G980 OOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Austin
Model
Mini Thirty Auto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

G980 OOD was last recorded at 5,582 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2016: 879 miles, lower than 98,244 miles on 21 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
5,341 miles · 22 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 5,582 miles
  • 2023 – 5,341 miles
  • 2021 – 4,990 miles
  • 2019 – 3,853 miles
  • 2017 – 2,238 miles
  • 2016 – 881 miles
  • 2015 – 98,244 miles
  • 2014 – 94,782 miles
  • 2012 – 92,429 miles
  • 2011 – 91,106 miles
  • 2010 – 88,106 miles
  • 2009 – 84,366 miles
  • 2007 – 80,979 miles
  • 2006 – 74,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,582 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryCar heavily undersealed

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,582 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    5,582 miles
    Test number
    796574331489
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCar heavily undersealed

  2. Pass5,341 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    5,341 miles
    Test number
    815505844042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail5,340 miles (+350)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,340 miles
    Test number
    642119867660
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass4,990 miles (+1,137)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    4,990 miles
    Test number
    583929985297
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

  5. Pass3,853 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    3,853 miles
    Test number
    182842811586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail3,852 miles (+1,614)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,852 miles
    Test number
    639550370174
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor excessively corroded outside prescribed areas

  7. Pass2,238 miles (+1,357)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    2,238 miles
    Test number
    314268915032
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded just outside prescribed area-advise repair
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass881 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    881 miles
    Test number
    696353407171
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail879 miles (-97,365)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    879 miles
    Test number
    617370337720
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint grease??? (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sides come on when brake applied (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass98,244 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,244 miles
    Test number
    565850522077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp slightly discoloured both pink (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail98,242 miles (+3,460)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,242 miles
    Test number
    178002615866
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp slightly discoloured both pink (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass94,782 miles (+2,353)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,782 miles
    Test number
    207400024232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake Pedal Rubber Slightly Worn
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  13. Pass92,429 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,429 miles
    Test number
    977601742272
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  14. Fail92,428 miles (+1,322)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,428 miles
    Test number
    659486932244
    • FailureCentre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  15. Pass91,106 miles (+7)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    91,106 miles
    Test number
    935185761108
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteCar undersealed

  16. Fail91,099 miles (+2,993)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,099 miles
    Test number
    866210161100
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteCar undersealed
    • NoteOsf door shut corroded outside perscribed areas

  17. Pass88,106 miles (+2)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,106 miles
    Test number
    661750080177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf brake disc corroded

  18. Fail88,104 miles (+3,738)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    220796770109
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf brake disc corroded

  19. Pass84,366 miles (+14)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    84,366 miles
    Test number
    633909369198
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteFront No plate slightly off level
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside rear /front of sub frame mounting corroded
    • NoteNoise from offside front hub when wheel is rotated by hand
    • NotePlay in nearside and offside front suspension ball joints
    • NoteRear sub frame corroded
    • NoteVehicle has a lot of welding repairs to structure and sub structure

  20. Fail84,352 miles (+3,373)7 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,352 miles
    Test number
    884037269182
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteFront No plate slightly off level
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteImbalance of 50% between rear brakes,nearside has a much lower reading
    • NoteNearside rear /front of sub frame mounting corroded
    • NoteNoise from offside front hub when wheel is rotated by hand
    • NotePlay in nearside and offside front suspension ball joints
    • NoteRear sub frame corroded
    • NoteVehicle has a lot of welding repairs to structure and sub structure

  21. Pass80,979 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,979 miles
    Test number
    302396437438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,909 miles (+6,213)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,909 miles
    Test number
    702433387197
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass74,696 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    74,696 miles
    Test number
    124848996164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,566 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,566 miles
    Test number
    473641796106
    • FailureFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Questions about G980 OOD

Does G980 OOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G980 OOD expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G980 OOD?
The MOT on G980 OOD expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G980 OOD done?
G980 OOD was recorded at 5,582 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
Has G980 OOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G980 OOD has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on G980 OOD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G980 OOD find?
G980 OOD passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges; car heavily undersealed.

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