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G460 PFC

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

4,096 mi
Last recorded4,096 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG460 PFC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2017 4,096 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user intermitant (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear,behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil cap was not fitted

Nearside Front Upper inner wing /bulk head rotten.needs closer inspection

Offside Front Upper inner wing/bulk head rotten.needs close inspection

Pass 26 May 2016 2,392 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2016 2,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged pipe corroded (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 81 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 97,660 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 97,652 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 93,670 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 93,663 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 90,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 86,165 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 83,459 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight movement in the steering rack joints

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 30 Jun 2008 78,966 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,271 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,809 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 73,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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G460 PFC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G460 PFC, 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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G460 PFC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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