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G499 OMB

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,302 mi
Last recorded85,302 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG499 OMB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,835 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,382 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,382 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 78,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 75,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 72,621 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 72,615 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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G499 OMB is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G499 OMB, 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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G499 OMB is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 7 November 1989.

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