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G600 URV

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,747 mi
Last recorded19,747 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG600 URV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 19,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 19,743 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint boot split

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 19,646 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint boot split

Pass 3 Aug 2022 19,573 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 19,426 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 19,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 19,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 18,912 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 18,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,421 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 18,420 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,090 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 17,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 17,690 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 17,058 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,533 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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G600 URV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G600 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 G600 URV registered?

G600 URV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G600 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G600 URV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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