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G996 ULG

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,375 mi
Last recorded70,375 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG996 ULG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 70,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 69,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NEAR UPPER ARM ATATCHMENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN SEEM TO WHEEL ARCH BEHIND SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 69,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NEAR UPPER ARM ATATCHMENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN SEEM TO WHEEL ARCH BEHIND SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 68,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near upper arm attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 68,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near upper arm attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 68,497 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 68,427 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 68,412 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,324 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,310 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 68,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,293 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle completely undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,721 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,809 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,279 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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G996 ULG 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 84.2%.

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 G996 ULG, 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 G996 ULG registered?

G996 ULG is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G996 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G996 ULG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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