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G460 FBD

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,276 mi
Last recorded23,276 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG460 FBD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 23,276 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 22,890 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 22,645 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 22,635 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 22,209 miles

handbrake cable rattling on exhaust

Pass 14 May 2010 22,063 miles

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

Coolant leak

both inner cv boots have slight leaks

hand brake cable rubbing against exhaust box

Fail 14 May 2010 22,063 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

both inner cv boots have slight leaks

hand brake cable rubbing against exhaust box

Pass 14 May 2009 21,228 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,203 miles

Engine running too lean - stalling; Electrical connections around coil and starter solenoid poor; Corrosion present in offside front floor and along each sill.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,646 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 20,636 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery terminal insecure

off side track rod end gaiter split

over heating on test

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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G460 FBD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G460 FBD, 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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G460 FBD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G460 FBD safe to buy?

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