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G116 DKD

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,241 mi
Last recorded84,241 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 DKD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,241 miles

Chain guard missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2009 84,241 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chain guard missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 80,624 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 80,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 80,120 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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G116 DKD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G116 DKD, 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 G116 DKD registered?

G116 DKD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 28 September 1989.

Is G116 DKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G116 DKD 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.

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