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G30 LGH

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

86,025 mi
Last recorded86,025 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG30 LGH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,025 miles

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

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

underside heavy in under seal

Fail 11 Jul 2017 86,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

underside heavy in under seal

Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,014 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 86,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,772 miles

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

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

n/s front floor pan split not in prescribed area.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 84,762 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

n/s front floor pan split not in prescribed area.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 84,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded, slight blow from downpipe to centre joint

nearside front floor damaged

offside side repeater faded

poor beam pattern from both headlamps

rear numberplate deteriorated

slight earth fault on offside rear lamp

slight engine oil leaks evident

slight play in both front suspension lower balljoints

slight play in both front suspension upper balljoints

slight play in rack

underside brake/fuel lines corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,100 miles

beam patterns poor

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside steering rack gaiter heavily perished

offside inner cv gaiter leaking grease

slight bind from nearside rear brake

slight imbalance from front and rear brakes

slight play in steering column

Fail 1 Oct 2007 78,100 miles

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

beam patterns poor

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside steering rack gaiter heavily perished

offside inner cv gaiter leaking grease

offside outer sill corroded and holed

slight bind from nearside rear brake

slight imbalance from front and rear brakes

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 Aug 2006 69,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damagr to nearside front sill/jacking point.

play in steering rack.

play in upper/lower steering column.

slight bind on nearside front wheel/brake.

slight inbalance on rear foot brake.

slight play in offside/nearside front,upper,subframe mounts.

Fail 1 Aug 2006 69,000 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT SILL/JACKING POINT.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

PLAY IN UPPER/LOWER STEERING COLUMN.

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND AT,OFFSIDE FRONT.

SLIGHT INBALANCE ON REAR FOOTBRAKE.

SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER SUBFRRAME MOUNTINGS.(OFFSIDE3 AND NEARSIDE)

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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G30 LGH 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 45.5%.

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 G30 LGH, 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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G30 LGH is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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