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G160 NRB

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,977 mi
Last recorded57,977 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG160 NRB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 57,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,660 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 57,446 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,677 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 55,758 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,244 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,666 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 54,171 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 53,522 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,529 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,474 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 5,641 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,629 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 49,125 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,125 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 48,590 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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G160 NRB is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G160 NRB, 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 G160 NRB registered?

G160 NRB is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G160 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G160 NRB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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