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G248 GEP

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,083 mi
Last recorded53,083 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG248 GEP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 53,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 52,654 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 52,556 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 52,327 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,885 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear exhaust mounts starting to split

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r radius arm bearings

Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,971 miles

front sub-frame rear bushes starting to split

rear sub-frame getting weak

steering column lower bush getting worn

Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,943 miles

centre and rear exhaust mountings getting weak

Fail 23 Jul 2016 49,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust mountings getting weak

Pass 25 Jul 2015 49,110 miles

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

O/S/F sill hole

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 46,301 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 46,272 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 44,875 miles

N/S/F inner wing to sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,843 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 42,648 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,667 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,349 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 36,321 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 35,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise both front floors sligty corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,672 miles

headlamps are of continental type on offside & sealed beam type on nearside.

indicators flashing slightly fast.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 35,665 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body rusted through at front edge of side sills.

headlamps are of continental type on offside & sealed beam type on nearside.

indicators flashing slightly fast.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamps of different types.

Fail 4 Jul 2006 35,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

headlamps of different types.

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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G248 GEP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G248 GEP, 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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G248 GEP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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