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G130 XHK

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,698 mi
Last recorded94,698 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 XHK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 94,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front subframe mounts splitting

slight play in all swivels, but have recently all been greased

Fail 6 Feb 2014 94,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,038 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 94,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,902 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 93,900 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,757 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 93,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 93,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all front and rear suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside rear floor pans are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Fail 5 Feb 2010 93,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all front and rear suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside rear floor pans are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 10 Feb 2009 93,053 miles

corrosion to rear boot floor and slight corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 4 Feb 2009 93,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear boot floor and slight corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

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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G130 XHK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G130 XHK, 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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G130 XHK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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