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G517 WRX

1990 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,403 mi
Last recorded51,403 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini59,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG517 WRX
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 51,403 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill going soft

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2023 51,004 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 50,749 miles

Corrosion to offside rear floor/ sill area

Rear Sub-frame corrosive

Pass 7 Dec 2020 50,055 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,180 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,806 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 47,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 46,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 43,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,869 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,111 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,648 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,852 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 32,755 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 32,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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G517 WRX is a 1990 Austin Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 59,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G517 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G517 WRX registered?

G517 WRX is a 1990 Austin Mini, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G517 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G517 WRX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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