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G301 HTG

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,543 mi
Last recorded71,543 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG301 HTG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 71,543 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 71,538 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine stabiliser fractured front mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 65,290 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,290 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,720 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 59,229 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 59,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 49,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G301 HTG is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G301 HTG, 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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What year was G301 HTG registered?

G301 HTG is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 14 February 1990.

Is G301 HTG safe to buy?

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