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G183 BEL

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG183 BEL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,207 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 94,199 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 94,199 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion a panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 94,101 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 May 2012 94,099 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 May 2011 93,770 miles

general corosion to outer sills and vehicle underside

nearside outer sill holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 10 May 2010 93,756 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 93,566 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 93,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 93,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 92,752 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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G183 BEL 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 75%.

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 G183 BEL, 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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G183 BEL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 5 August 1989.

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