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G514 VMG

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,387 mi
Last recorded69,387 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG514 VMG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,387 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,450 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 68,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,739 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,310 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 64,310 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,082 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,569 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering rack slight play

Fail 15 Sep 2011 61,512 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering rack slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,143 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion nearside sill- not structural

Fail 16 Sep 2010 60,095 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion nearside sill- not structural

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 59,010 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,740 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fog light check

Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,384 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 56,384 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,391 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 54,385 miles

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

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 Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 51,980 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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G514 VMG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G514 VMG, 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 G514 VMG registered?

G514 VMG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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