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G769 UGV

1989 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

14,407 mi
Last recorded14,407 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG769 UGV
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 14,407 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 14,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 11,031 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 8,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 5,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 3,126 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 3,126 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 2,478 miles

Coolant leak ()

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light x 2 (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 2,415 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 2,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 2,248 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 2,075 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 1,931 miles

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

rear side lights and brake lights poor colour

Pass 9 Aug 2014 1,726 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 1,726 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 1,305 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 888 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 888 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,994 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust box holed

Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,828 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 97,552 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 96,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 95,139 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 94,021 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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G769 UGV is a 1989 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G769 UGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G769 UGV registered?

G769 UGV is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G769 UGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G769 UGV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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