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G216 NWE

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG216 NWE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,275 miles

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

near side wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2009 4,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 1,934 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 19,251 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine stab-eliser mounting broken from bulk head

Fail 10 Mar 2008 101,895 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine stabiliser bar mounting broken away from bulkhead

Pass 13 Mar 2007 99,111 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 99,111 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 94,325 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 94,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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G216 NWE is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,240 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 G216 NWE, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Thirty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G216 NWE is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 10 April 1990.

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