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G408 MYA

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

84,899 mi
Last recorded84,899 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG408 MYA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,899 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,899 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,101 miles

engine stabilizer loose

Fail 15 Jan 2016 84,101 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine stabilizer loose

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,451 miles

advise lower steering column bush

Fail 9 Jan 2015 83,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise lower steering column bush

Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,333 miles

advise lower steering column bush

Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise lower steering column bush

Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,770 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 81,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise lower steering column bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2011 80,909 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise lower steering column bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,369 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 77,369 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,403 miles

n/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

oil leak

slight play to steering coloum

Fail 15 Sep 2009 73,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

oil leak

slight play to steering coloum

Pass 6 Sep 2008 70,897 miles

ADVISE ADVANCED CORROSION FRESENT --OFFSIDE OUTER SILL TO FLOOR

ADVISE FUEL CAP RUBBER SHOWING SLIGHT DETERIORATION

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2008 70,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

ADVISE ADVANCED CORROSION FRESENT --OFFSIDE OUTER SILL TO FLOOR

ADVISE FUEL CAP RUBBER SHOWING SLIGHT DETERIORATION

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 67,131 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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G408 MYA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 G408 MYA, 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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G408 MYA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 8 November 1989.

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