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D5 RSG

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,001 mi
Last recorded79,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 RSG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 79,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 78,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 78,983 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 78,912 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 78,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,580 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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D5 RSG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D5 RSG, 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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What year was D5 RSG registered?

D5 RSG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is D5 RSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 RSG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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