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G505 XLA

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,945 mi
Last recorded13,945 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG505 XLA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 13,945 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 13,825 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 13,821 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 13,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 13,690 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 13,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 13,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 13,100 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 13,100 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,587 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,812 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 11,812 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,385 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,309 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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G505 XLA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G505 XLA, 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 G505 XLA registered?

G505 XLA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is G505 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G505 XLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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