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G283 RYB

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,111 mi
Last recorded69,111 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG283 RYB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 69,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,932 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 68,931 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 68,376 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2023 68,367 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 68,391 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 68,294 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 68,287 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 68,283 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 67,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,129 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,285 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,321 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 65,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,907 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 64,907 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,773 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,039 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 62,088 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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G283 RYB is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,240 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 G283 RYB, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Thirty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G283 RYB is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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