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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front door corroded on inner
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and inside door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front door corroded on inner
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge
oil leak
slight play in n/s/f wheel beering
slight play in steering rack
slight wear in n/s/f lower suspension arm bush
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge
oil leak
slight play in n/s/f wheel beering
slight play in steering rack
slight wear in n/s/f lower suspension arm bush
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)
both front brake hoses becoming perished
fuel cap sealing washer becoming perished
slight play felt in various ball joints and bushs
various oil leaks
vehicle becoming corroded
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing wheel arch found on lock to lock (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front brake hoses becoming perished
fuel cap sealing washer becoming perished
slight play felt in various ball joints and bushs
various oil leaks
vehicle becoming corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
wiper and indicator switch loose
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
wiper and indicator switch loose
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Near side and off side sills both corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G384 BPD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 G384 BPD, 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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G384 BPD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 23 August 1989.
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