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G357 NUE

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,988 mi
Last recorded98,988 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG357 NUE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,988 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes perishing and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes perishing and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 98,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Balljoint nut loose. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes perishing and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes perishing and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 98,678 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2015 98,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,586 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 985,317 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 97,939 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 92,774 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 92,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G357 NUE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G357 NUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G357 NUE registered?

G357 NUE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 12 September 1989.

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