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G266 VUT

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,404 mi
Last recorded68,404 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG266 VUT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,404 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 68,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,178 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to front number plate

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2016 67,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to front number plate

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,146 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,344 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,666 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 57,278 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 57,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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)

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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G266 VUT is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G266 VUT, 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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G266 VUT is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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