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G198 MSA

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,843 mi
Last recorded93,843 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG198 MSA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 93,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heavy wax oiled

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,079 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,098 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,715 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,307 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 65,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,746 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,368 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 58,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,539 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 45,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 28,172 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,839 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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G198 MSA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G198 MSA, 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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G198 MSA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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