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G609 OKH

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,496 mi
Last recorded96,496 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG609 OKH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 96,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 95,951 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 95,189 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 94,431 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,039 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 88,639 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 88,639 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on floor pan

Corrosion on sills

Corrosion on subframe

Note! nsf floor/subframe mount not visible covered in fibre glass at timre of test.

Play/wear in ball joints

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Severe corrosion/pitting on brake discs

Subframe mountings corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,905 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,932 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,738 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 73,734 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 72,489 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 72,382 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 70,685 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 70,685 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 70,683 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

advise silver and black number plates fitted

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 OKH is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OKH, 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.

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G609 OKH is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 14 February 1990.

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