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G171 HEG

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,220 mi
Last recorded93,220 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 HEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,220 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,005 miles

o/s/hand brake lever sticking

some play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2010 92,960 miles

hazard warning lights not very bright

Fail 12 Aug 2010 92,956 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 91,959 miles

all wheels protruding out of wheel arches

Fail 3 Jul 2009 91,950 miles

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.

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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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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G171 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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