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G746 VSR

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,182 mi
Last recorded50,182 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG746 VSR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 50,182 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 50,134 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 50,134 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 49,993 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 49,990 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 49,818 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,804 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 49,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,121 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 48,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 48,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 48,581 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 47,988 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 47,982 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 47,763 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 47,222 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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G746 VSR is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G746 VSR, 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 G746 VSR registered?

G746 VSR is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G746 VSR safe to buy?

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