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G451 MGP

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,460 mi
Last recorded13,460 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG451 MGP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,460 miles

front engine stablizer bar bush poor condition

front pannel corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

movement to offside front upper & lower ball joints

offside front wing corroded

oil leak

wipers poor operation

Fail 31 May 2012 13,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front engine stablizer bar bush poor condition

front pannel corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

movement to offside front upper & lower ball joints

offside front wing corroded

oil leak

wipers poor operation

Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,102 miles

nearside wiper split

offside front disc corroded on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 11,880 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

nearside wiper split

offside front disc corroded on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 3,742 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front wheel bearing slight roughnes

rear exhaust mount corroded through needs new

slight exhaust leak to center exhaust section

Fail 5 Oct 2009 3,721 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front wheel bearing slight roughnes

rear exhaust mount corroded through needs new

slight exhaust leak to center exhaust section

Pass 3 Oct 2008 98,666 miles

Front tyres have signs of rubbing with bodywork

Nearside sill has rust hole over 30cm from mounting

Offside front sill has rust hole over 30cm from mounting

Offside front wheelarch very close to tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 98,665 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front tyres have signs of rubbing with bodywork

Nearside sill has rust hole over 30cm from mounting

Offside front sill has rust hole over 30cm from mounting

Offside front wheelarch very close to tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 92,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering column bush (not failable item)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 92,614 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

play in steering column bottom bush ( not a failable item)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 86,587 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 65,202 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres are perished on sidewalls

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 80,896 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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G451 MGP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G451 MGP, 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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G451 MGP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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