CarVerify

Free Car Check

G598 XOR

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160 mi
Last recorded160 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG598 XOR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 160 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 140 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 9,544 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 9,513 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 9,513 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 9,458 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 9,410 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 9,368 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 9,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 9,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 8,785 miles
Pass 17 May 2015 8,253 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 6,642 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 2,205 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

scratch on the bonnet needs to be polished out as it may become a jagged edge

Pass 18 Jul 2007 65,740 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 65,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,288 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 59,034 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
Full Austin Mini Thirty reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G598 XOR is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G598 XOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G598 XOR?

You can check the full history of G598 XOR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G598 XOR registered?

G598 XOR is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G598 XOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G598 XOR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G598 XOR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G598 XOR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.