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G599 UFE

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,692 mi
Last recorded86,692 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG599 UFE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 86,692 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 85,124 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 85,116 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 83,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 83,307 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 83,306 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 81,500 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,286 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 78,284 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 77,833 miles

Nearside Front inner sill/inner wing slight corosion

Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,394 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 77,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 May 2015 76,760 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,041 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,139 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,496 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,801 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 71,801 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,424 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 69,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G599 UFE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G599 UFE, 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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G599 UFE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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