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G492 RND

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,789 mi
Last recorded46,789 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG492 RND
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 46,789 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 46,083 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 46,083 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 45,943 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 45,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,901 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres surface cracks

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,701 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 45,673 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 45,673 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 45,585 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 45,585 miles

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)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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G492 RND is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G492 RND, 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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G492 RND is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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