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G107 GMS

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,292 mi
Last recorded61,292 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG107 GMS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 61,292 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 61,292 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both sides - reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,272 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 56,272 miles

All position lamps not working not working on first position (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch missing (8.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint joint loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,890 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 51,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom of cone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom of cone (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2014 41,069 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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G107 GMS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G107 GMS, 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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G107 GMS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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