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G199 WTW

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,944 mi
Last recorded47,944 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG199 WTW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 47,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,938 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 47,931 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,931 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,918 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,817 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering colum

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,763 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 47,763 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,738 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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G199 WTW 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 83.3%.

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 G199 WTW, 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 G199 WTW registered?

G199 WTW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G199 WTW safe to buy?

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