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G442 DSX

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,494 mi
Last recorded74,494 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 DSX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,664 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 71,368 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 71,368 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 70,409 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres as slight cut on edges

Fail 19 May 2009 70,408 miles

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

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

both front tyres as slight cut on edges

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 64,535 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 64,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 60,857 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 60,857 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2007

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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G442 DSX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G442 DSX, 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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G442 DSX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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