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G258 PAP

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,784 mi
Last recorded96,784 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 PAP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,784 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,662 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,595 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 95,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,383 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 95,015 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 95,015 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 90,342 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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G258 PAP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G258 PAP, 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 G258 PAP registered?

G258 PAP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G258 PAP safe to buy?

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