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G280 KCW

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,320 mi
Last recorded63,320 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG280 KCW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 63,320 miles

corrosion taking place on n/s floor sections but not excessive at time of test.

slight play in steering column bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,415 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f floor pan slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,851 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 45,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,733 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,332 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 39,332 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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G280 KCW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G280 KCW, 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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G280 KCW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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