MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?
Based on 12,035 MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G389 WRV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G389 WRV, 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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What year was G389 WRV registered?
G389 WRV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 22 November 1989.
Is G389 WRV safe to buy?
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