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G25 BRU

1989 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,192 mi
Last recorded60,192 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 BRU
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,192 miles

Offside Front Upper inner suspension arm ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,127 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,872 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,352 miles

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,869 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,022 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 7 Nov 2013 57,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,994 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front,nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,040 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,860 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 46,027 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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G25 BRU is a 1989 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G25 BRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G25 BRU is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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