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G262 MSS

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,057 mi
Last recorded83,057 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG262 MSS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 83,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in pipe in to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 82,962 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 82,947 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 82,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 82,350 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 81,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 81,699 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,555 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 81,225 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,165 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,856 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,373 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,675 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,675 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,777 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,807 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,208 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 76,208 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,032 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 73,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 118,698 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 118,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,777 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,257 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 62,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,307 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,424 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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G262 MSS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G262 MSS, 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 G262 MSS registered?

G262 MSS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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