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G474 LGN

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,533 mi
Last recorded11,533 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG474 LGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 11,533 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 11,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 11,164 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 11,036 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 10,227 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 9,833 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 9,299 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 92,368 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 92,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 8,017 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 6,654 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 6,654 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 1,807 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,612 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 92,583 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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G474 LGN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G474 LGN, 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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What year was G474 LGN registered?

G474 LGN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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