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G222 YDD

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,295 mi
Last recorded71,295 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG222 YDD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 71,295 miles

body corroded and holed in places

both rear tyres worn and perished

o/s/f door hinge insecure

slight play in all front ball joints

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2011 71,295 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

body corroded and holed in places

both rear tyres worn and perished

o/s/f door hinge insecure

slight play in all front ball joints

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2011 71,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished and worn.

Windscreen damaged.

O/S Door lower hinge coroded. Door poorly secured.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,525 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,494 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

N/S/R Tyre perished.

Front to rear metal brake pipe coroded at rear section

Pass 29 May 2008 57,888 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 57,886 miles

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

near side outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2007 57,585 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,407 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 57,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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G222 YDD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G222 YDD, 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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G222 YDD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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