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G41 RUR

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

39,793 mi
Last recorded39,793 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG41 RUR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,793 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 39,790 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 39,648 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 39,648 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,479 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,062 miles

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

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

advise rust corrosion apprent at at offside outer bodysill outside of prescribed area.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 39,060 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 89,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,768 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,263 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,859 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 37,854 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,213 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 37,210 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,558 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 36,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,829 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 35,829 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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G41 RUR 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 G41 RUR, 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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G41 RUR is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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