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G527 KAW

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,938 mi
Last recorded35,938 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG527 KAW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 35,938 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 35,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,739 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 35,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front chassis sections corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2014 35,725 miles

coolant leak from radiatior area.

front numberplate in poor condition

offside front tyre has cracks in sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 2 May 2014 35,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant leak from radiatior area.

front numberplate in poor condition

offside front tyre has cracks in sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,693 miles

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

all tyres perishing

Fail 23 Aug 2012 35,693 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,895 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished

nearside upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,366 miles

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

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

front discs pitted.

top of nearside front wing holed.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 34,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

front discs pitted.

top of nearside front wing holed.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,666 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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G527 KAW is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,240 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 G527 KAW, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Thirty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G527 KAW is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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