MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
o/s/hand brake lever sticking
some play in o/s/f lower ball joint
hazard warning lights not very bright
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
all wheels protruding out of wheel arches
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
all wheels protruding out of wheel arches
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?
Based on 12,035 MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G171 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G171 HEG, 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 G171 HEG registered?
G171 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 18 August 1989.
Is G171 HEG safe to buy?
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