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G494 KRP

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,712 mi
Last recorded43,712 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 KRP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2016 43,712 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Starter motor live insecure and rubber grommet melted. (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Around front section manifold area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush completely separated. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Around sub-frame mounting point areas. (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Around sub-frame mounting point areas. (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion detected around bulk-head area.

Drivers seatbelt upper mounting bracket pivot tight to operate.

Offside and nearside front chassis corrosion detected around jacking points

Offside and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play.

Offside front flexible brake hose ferrule corroded.

Various corrosion around underside of vehicle.

Windscreen wiper blades smearing screen and juddering.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,446 miles

Corrosion around offside and nearside front jacking points

Corrosion build up around bulk-head next to brake servo mounting points

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside front lower body mounting separated

Offside and nearside rear shock absorbers slightly weak

Oil leak around engine

Fail 24 Jun 2014 43,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

CORROSION AROUND OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT JACKING POINTS.

CORROSION BUILD UP AROUND BULK-HEAD NEXT TO BRAKE SERVO MOUNTING POINTS.

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED.

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BODY MOUNTING SEPARATED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHTLY WEAK.

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE.

Pass 23 May 2013 42,897 miles

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

slight bind o/s and n/s front brakes

Pass 2 May 2012 42,878 miles

engine stabilizer bush worn

slight bind to o/s and n/s front brakes

small damage to windscreen

Fail 12 Oct 2011 42,873 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight bind o/s and n/s front brakes

upper engine stabilizer bush worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,520 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,505 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 41,481 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,980 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,941 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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G494 KRP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black 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 G494 KRP, 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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G494 KRP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 29 November 1989.

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