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G203 BJT

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,317 mi
Last recorded61,317 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG203 BJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,317 miles

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 61,316 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH LAMPS (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH LAMPS (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floor area (5.2.6)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,268 miles

N/s/r lens cracked

Oil leak

Rear seats removed

Fail 5 Sep 2015 58,258 miles

Centre Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/s/r lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear seats removed

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,421 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

rear seats and seat belts removed

Fail 8 Sep 2014 53,421 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f seat bolts are loose

rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,081 miles

slight play engine stabalizer mounting

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,287 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 49,287 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to offside front inner arch noted

front number plate loose

light brackets fitted to front of car noted

Pass 17 Aug 2005 47,593 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 47,588 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion affecting areas of vehicle structual components

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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G203 BJT is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G203 BJT, 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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G203 BJT is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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