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G609 FBD

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Other 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,548 mi
Last recorded85,548 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG609 FBD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,548 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 82,590 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,412 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 80,400 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 80,014 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 79,987 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,554 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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G609 FBD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G609 FBD, 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 G609 FBD registered?

G609 FBD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 22 August 1989.

Is G609 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G609 FBD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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