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G935 JFV

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,960 mi
Last recorded32,960 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG935 JFV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 32,960 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 32,951 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 32,925 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 32,914 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 32,545 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 31,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2015 31,527 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 31,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 31,411 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 31,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,229 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,670 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle corroding with age

Fail 1 Apr 2011 30,670 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle corroding with age

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all shocker bushes starting to perish ,no play in bushes

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking and getting low

both subframes corroeding

floors corroeding

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,510 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,666 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 26,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front outer sills corosion outside 30cm but near jacking points

Fail 14 Apr 2007 26,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front outer sills corosion outside 30cm but near jacking points

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,295 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 24,344 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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G935 JFV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G935 JFV, 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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G935 JFV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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