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G512 RLG

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,797 mi
Last recorded11,797 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 RLG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 11,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 11,797 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 11,658 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 11,644 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2016 11,366 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 8,178 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 5,962 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 5,261 miles

All four Tyres have cracks in sidewalls.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 5,261 miles

All four Tyres have cracks in sidewalls.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 4,370 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 4,370 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 4,185 miles

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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G512 RLG is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G512 RLG, 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 G512 RLG registered?

G512 RLG is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G512 RLG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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