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G651 APM

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,165 mi
Last recorded32,165 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG651 APM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 32,165 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 32,165 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 32,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2020 32,108 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,881 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 29,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 28,450 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,707 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,274 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,467 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,307 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,578 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

rear brakes uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s front floor slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,179 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge but well within legal lim its

Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,387 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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G651 APM is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G651 APM, 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 G651 APM registered?

G651 APM is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G651 APM safe to buy?

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