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G525 LGN

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,774 mi
Last recorded61,774 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG525 LGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 61,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Oil leak

front subframe bushes deteriorating

movement steering arms/rack ends

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,002 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 55,002 miles

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

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

bad oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,411 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Off side front brake binding slightly.

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 48,388 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Off side front brake binding slightly.

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,803 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,440 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 42,440 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,091 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 40,091 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,897 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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G525 LGN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G525 LGN, 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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G525 LGN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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