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G490 HBO

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,092 mi
Last recorded69,092 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 HBO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 69,092 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 69,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 68,553 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 68,553 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 68,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,476 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 68,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch holed x2 holes (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 68,415 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 68,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/70/12 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,528 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 67,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 61,072 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 61,072 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,342 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 9 Jun 2010 57,342 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

A/F strength

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

grease all front and rear

nearside front door stiff

oil and filter and levels

throttle sticking

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,099 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

antislip worn

front floor pans corroded

slight play in steering coloum

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,968 miles

play in steering coloum

rear subframe corroded

wiper linkage worn

nearside & offside cills corroded

offside front inner wing holed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion front to rear

Fail 10 Oct 2008 51,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion front to rear

nearside & offside cills corroded

offside front inner wing holed

play in steering coloum

rear subframe corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,162 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 50,162 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in both front inner wings

poor pattern from both headlights

Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,939 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 45,939 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front hub has slight end float

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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G490 HBO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G490 HBO, 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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G490 HBO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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