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G3 WAF

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,851 mi
Last recorded84,851 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 WAF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,851 miles

whole underbody covered in grease/oil

Pass 13 Jul 2017 84,415 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,452 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 83,447 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front lower (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,269 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 82,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,910 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,764 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,820 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012 77,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,977 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,091 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,482 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 70,433 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,885 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 68,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 67,617 miles

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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G3 WAF is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,240 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 G3 WAF, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Thirty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G3 WAF is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 16 February 1990.

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