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G515 UES

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,299 mi
Last recorded6,299 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG515 UES
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 6,299 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 6,214 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 6,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

different Rear subframe fitted but safe

Fail 18 Jan 2021 6,069 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative partially (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (e))

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both attop (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak in boot (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced not correct subframe (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2015 5,689 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

car only just met emission requirments after several attempta and adjustment co % + ppm

Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,366 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,434 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 73,169 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 73,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,826 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 69,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 69,812 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 65,163 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 64,687 miles

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

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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G515 UES is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G515 UES, 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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G515 UES is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 12 May 1990.

Is G515 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for G515 UES shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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