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G508 CWM

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

57,247 mi
Last recorded57,247 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG508 CWM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,247 miles

handbrake performance low

Fail 13 Apr 2015 57,247 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,358 miles

front tyres perished

rear tyres close to archs

Fail 2 Apr 2014 52,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres perished

rear tyres close to bodywork

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 48,445 miles

front tie rod bushes weak

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,825 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 41,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 35,293 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 35,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 27,063 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 27,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,013 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 22,012 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 22,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,492 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 21,467 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G508 CWM is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G508 CWM, 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 G508 CWM registered?

G508 CWM is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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