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SXI 5636

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,879 mi
Last recorded83,879 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 5636
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 83,879 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,430 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 83,424 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017
Fail 15 Apr 2017 82,424 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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SXI 5636 is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXI 5636, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SXI 5636?

You can check the full history of SXI 5636 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SXI 5636 registered?

SXI 5636 is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 2 July 1990.

Is SXI 5636 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXI 5636 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SXI 5636 have outstanding finance?

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