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G186 DNP

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,341 mi
Last recorded69,341 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG186 DNP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 69,341 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,066 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 68,063 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,621 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint + top wishbone inner bush/pin

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 3 Jun 2015 67,621 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

possible slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint?

Pass 18 Oct 2014 67,564 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,288 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 66,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,008 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,006 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 66,006 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 25 May 2007 66,006 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 May 2006 66,006 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 66,006 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G186 DNP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G186 DNP, 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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G186 DNP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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