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G590 URV

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,354 mi
Last recorded20,354 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG590 URV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 20,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 20,298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 20,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 20,213 miles

Rear sub frame rusty slight

Pass 3 May 2019 18,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 15,442 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 15,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 15,349 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,322 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 15,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,238 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,153 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,019 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 14,782 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 14,773 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 14,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 14,383 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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G590 URV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G590 URV, 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 G590 URV registered?

G590 URV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G590 URV safe to buy?

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