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G442 TUW

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,550 mi
Last recorded90,550 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 TUW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 90,550 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,758 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,596 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 88,596 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 88,244 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,550 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 86,517 miles

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

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

corrosion on nearside front floor

corrosion on offside front floor

Pass 10 Sep 2007 83,510 miles

o/s rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

slight play in o/s rear radius arm

Pass 1 Sep 2006 79,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2005 75,650 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear of offside front wheel arch

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Sep 2005 75,650 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear of offside front wheel arch

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 TUW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G442 TUW, 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 TUW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G442 TUW safe to buy?

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