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G898 ECS

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,274 mi
Last recorded32,274 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 ECS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 32,274 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 32,168 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 32,086 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 32,031 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 31,928 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 31,674 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 31,354 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 31,067 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 30,733 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 30,302 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 30,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 29,822 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 29,316 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,724 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,377 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 28,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 27,487 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 27,069 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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G898 ECS is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,240 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 G898 ECS, 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 36 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 G898 ECS registered?

G898 ECS is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G898 ECS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G898 ECS shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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