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G70 MAV

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,133 mi
Last recorded21,133 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG70 MAV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 21,133 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 20,340 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 20,217 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 19,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 19,779 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 19,306 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 19,306 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,305 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 19,186 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,888 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,564 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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G70 MAV 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 90.9%.

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 G70 MAV, 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 G70 MAV registered?

G70 MAV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is G70 MAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G70 MAV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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