CarVerify

Free Car Check

G678 RTY

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,080 mi
Last recorded48,080 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 RTY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 48,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,010 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,852 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,612 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,496 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 40,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,775 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 33,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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
Full Austin Mini Thirty reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G678 RTY is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G678 RTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G678 RTY?

You can check the full history of G678 RTY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G678 RTY registered?

G678 RTY is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G678 RTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G678 RTY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G678 RTY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G678 RTY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.