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G40 GVV

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,525 mi
Last recorded36,525 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG40 GVV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 36,525 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 36,285 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,672 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,654 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 30,465 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 28,702 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 28,699 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 28,696 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 28,687 miles

Exhaust leakage, recommend attention.

Nearside front ball joint, play/wear, keep check on.

Rear tyres worn, keep check on, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,730 miles

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

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

sill structure/carpet inside car wet

Fail 9 Nov 2009 24,720 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

sill structure/carpet inside car wet

Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,277 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,201 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 17,201 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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G40 GVV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G40 GVV, 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 G40 GVV registered?

G40 GVV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G40 GVV safe to buy?

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