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G451 ONA

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,938 mi
Last recorded36,938 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG451 ONA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2017 36,938 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front inner wheel archs corroded

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

Nearside floor to rear sill corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,294 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 34,294 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,634 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 31,634 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,710 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs corroded slightly inner face

oil leaks

under body & sills corroded slightly in places

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,369 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 28,368 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,873 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 26,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,343 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 25,343 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,711 miles

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

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

small cuts both rear tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,256 miles

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 ONA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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