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G696 MSO

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,767 mi
Last recorded82,767 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG696 MSO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 82,767 miles

extensive welding underside

underside has underseal covering

Fail 2 May 2026 82,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

extensive welding underside

underside has underseal covering

Pass 31 May 2025 82,585 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front of rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

extensive underbody corrison not concidered excessive

Fail 31 May 2025 82,585 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front of rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

extensive underbody corrison not concidered excessive

Fail 10 May 2025 82,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

extensive under boddy corrison and weld repaires covered in underseal

Pass 9 May 2024 82,332 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 82,188 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 82,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,909 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,410 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 81,406 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2009 81,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 81,295 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 81,292 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 81,290 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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G696 MSO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G696 MSO, 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 G696 MSO registered?

G696 MSO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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