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G360 VHK

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,486 mi
Last recorded69,486 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG360 VHK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 69,486 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 69,414 miles

corrosion to rear subframe, structural integrity sound at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,788 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,204 miles

both outer sills showing corrossion

both sides front stabaliser bushes perished

front & rear subframes showing corrossion

o/f floor area damaged & corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f wheelbearing & o/s steering system have play

surface corrossion noticed inside inner arch areas

vehicle struggled badly to pass emission test

washer bottle leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2015 66,520 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer sills showing corrossion

both sides front stabaliser bushes perished

front & rear subframes showing corrossion

o/f floor area damaged & corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f wheelbearing & o/s steering system have play

surface corrossion noticed inside inner arch areas

vehicle struggled badly to pass emission test

washer bottle leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,406 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 66,397 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,148 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

off side rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,148 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

off side rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,054 miles

front panel & lower valance showing corrossion

front stabaliser bushes perished

o/s/f floor area showing corrossion

subframes showing corrossion

washers poor

Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,732 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 65,732 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no air filter on car

Fail 21 Oct 2009 65,500 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,500 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,295 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 65,293 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to os/ns sills

osr tyre perished

Fail 23 Nov 2007 63,826 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to os/ns sills

osr tyre perished

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,908 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 61,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

corrosion to ns sill boot floor

corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 21 Nov 2005 60,123 miles

nearside front suspension top swivel has some play

some corrosion to offside and nearside sills

some corrosion to rear subframe

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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G360 VHK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G360 VHK, 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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G360 VHK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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