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G27 YDV

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,029 mi
Last recorded67,029 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 YDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,029 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 66,423 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 66,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front tyres 1.6 -2mil

rear tyres on 2mil

Pass 22 Apr 2017 61,922 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,355 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 57,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,592 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 47,590 miles

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,403 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 42,402 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 39,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front subframe mount starting to become unbonding

Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,518 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front subframe mount starting to become unbonding

Fail 17 Jan 2013 39,505 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,330 miles

Both rear tyres have 2-2.5mm min tread left & slightly cracked sidewalls.

Both upper & lower front suspension swivel joints have play.

Corrosion at O/S/F upper rear inner wheel arch closure plate.

Front engine cover not secured due to missing clip retainers.

N/S/R fuel pipe corroded.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken but system still supported ok.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & blowing.

Rear sub frame corroded at N/S & O/S

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,204 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded at N/S/R

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken but system still supported.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded/blowing at front.

Slight play in both top front suspension joints.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,977 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear subframe slightly corroded.

Slight play in front suspension swivel joints.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,530 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,784 miles

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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G27 YDV is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,240 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 G27 YDV, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Thirty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G27 YDV is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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