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G636 SFG

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

86,851 mi
Last recorded86,851 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG636 SFG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 86,851 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 86,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 85,953 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 85,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 85,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 84,174 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 83,246 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 83,171 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative wire broke on master cylinder cap (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dirty (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dirty (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pear shape mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pear shape mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

advise windscreen going milky around edges

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,733 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 80,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 78,450 miles

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,450 miles

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,056 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 76,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,755 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,902 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 71,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,133 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 70,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,968 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 68,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,698 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 67,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,983 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 65,983 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,662 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 64,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 62,643 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 62,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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G636 SFG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 G636 SFG, 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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G636 SFG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 5 December 1989.

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