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G286 RDV

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

31,664 mi
Last recorded31,664 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG286 RDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 31,664 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mountings on floor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 31,116 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 31,116 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 30,753 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 30,050 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 29,548 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 29,152 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 29,152 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 28,718 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 28,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 28,146 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 28,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 27,733 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,398 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank ()

Nearside Front suspension close to bumpstop. serviceable at time of test

Offside Front suspension close to bumpstop. serviceable at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2017 26,398 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank ()

Nearside Front suspension close to bumpstop. serviceable at time of test

Offside Front suspension close to bumpstop. serviceable at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2016 24,028 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 24,028 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame cracked nearside front corner (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,532 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 21,532 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 18,741 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 18,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 15,719 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,110 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 33,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 11,571 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 11,571 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 9,935 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 9,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 8,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 5,302 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 5,302 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 2,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 99,109 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 99,109 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G286 RDV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G286 RDV, 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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G286 RDV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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