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G417 FBV

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,565 mi
Last recorded25,565 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 FBV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2024 25,565 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,422 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 25,058 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,846 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 24,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,175 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 23,916 miles

Front brake pads look worn

Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,669 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,369 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,886 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,227 miles

o/s + n/s rear tyre inner walls badly cracking

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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G417 FBV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G417 FBV, 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 G417 FBV registered?

G417 FBV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G417 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G417 FBV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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