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G490 YEH

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,058 mi
Last recorded40,058 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 YEH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 40,058 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 39,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 39,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 39,558 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 39,496 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,389 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,354 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,280 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,679 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,117 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,298 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,144 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,149 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 29,891 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 29,989 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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 YEH is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 G490 YEH, 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 G490 YEH registered?

G490 YEH is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G490 YEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G490 YEH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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