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G653 OVA

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,702 mi
Last recorded77,702 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG653 OVA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 77,702 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 77,323 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 77,227 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 75,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 75,124 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 74,791 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,658 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,546 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,201 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,960 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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G653 OVA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G653 OVA, 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 G653 OVA registered?

G653 OVA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 18 September 1989.

Is G653 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G653 OVA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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