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G605 ONS

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,748 mi
Last recorded55,748 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG605 ONS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 55,748 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 546,961 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,714 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 51,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 49,759 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 49,759 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G605 ONS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G605 ONS, 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 G605 ONS registered?

G605 ONS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 20 October 1989.

Is G605 ONS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G605 ONS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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