MOT Status
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34,731 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Both front jacking blocks are dented inward/ damaged
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front steering rack boots split at the tips but still prevents dirt ingress (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high 2000 remember + (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Both front jacking blocks are dented inward/ damaged
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front steering rack boots split at the tips but still prevents dirt ingress (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?
Based on 12,035 MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G516 SFE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G516 SFE, 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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How do I check the history of G516 SFE?
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What year was G516 SFE registered?
G516 SFE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G516 SFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for G516 SFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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