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G43 VVX

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG43 VVX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 92,083 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 90,583 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 90,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 90,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 89,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,902 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,410 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,149 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,950 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,767 miles

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

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

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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G43 VVX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G43 VVX, 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 G43 VVX registered?

G43 VVX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G43 VVX safe to buy?

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