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G635 VJH

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,786 mi
Last recorded49,786 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG635 VJH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 49,786 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 49,550 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 49,278 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 48,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 48,469 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 48,315 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 48,148 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 47,563 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,989 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,601 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,308 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,912 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 39,912 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 39,595 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

detectable movement/play in engine top steady bar rubber bushes

drivers seat belt partialy covered and unable to fully inspect

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,595 miles

detectable movement/play in engine top steady bar rubber bushes

drivers seat belt partialy covered and unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,466 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,334 miles

nearside door mirror has movement at its mounting point, though secure at time of test

offside front brake disc corroded on lip

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,148 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front brake disc corroded on lip

Fail 22 Jul 2009 39,148 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front brake disc corroded on lip

Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,928 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,681 miles

detectable movement in steering column assembley

nearside front hub assembley slight movement

Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,124 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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G635 VJH is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G635 VJH, 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 G635 VJH registered?

G635 VJH is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G635 VJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G635 VJH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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