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G38 HEG

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

60,737 mi
Last recorded60,737 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 HEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 60,737 miles

Underside of the vehicle of the showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2019 60,709 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet trim corroded and adrift (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury front vallance, sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, within 30cm of seat and belt mountings. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to various underside components, body, brake and fuel pipes and ferrules/unions

Jacking points crushed and NSR welded over

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both, no dampening (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joints covered in grease.

engine over run

Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,702 miles

general under body corrosion .......

play in n/s/r radius arm bearing .......

Fail 25 Jan 2018 60,689 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f fixing (2.4.A.3)

advise brake inspection .......

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,634 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 60,630 miles

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

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

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 60,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,495 miles

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

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

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

corrosion n/s/r floorpan

Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,352 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 60,352 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,074 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 60,074 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,768 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,768 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 59,738 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 52,634 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 52,634 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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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G38 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 G38 HEG, 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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G38 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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