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G912 REW

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

33,912 mi
Last recorded33,912 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG912 REW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 33,912 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 33,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,819 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 33,596 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 33,594 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,527 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 33,527 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,409 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,250 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 33,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,864 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 32,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,694 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,045 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking through tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre slight cracking through tread

Fail 12 Mar 2014 32,044 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both rear tyres slight cracking through tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre slight cracking through tread

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,995 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 31,994 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

battery leads insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,804 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,316 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 30,316 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,132 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,933 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,635 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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G912 REW is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G912 REW, 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 G912 REW registered?

G912 REW is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G912 REW safe to buy?

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