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G54 WFG

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,020 mi
Last recorded76,020 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG54 WFG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2014 76,020 miles

harzards flash quickly

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre flat, valve leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,020 miles

harzards flash quickly

nearside rear tyre flat, valve leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,863 miles

indicators flash slowly

Fail 27 Dec 2012 75,862 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 28 Dec 2011 75,525 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 75,518 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,157 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 75,157 miles

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)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside outter sills slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2009 73,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside outter sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 71,262 miles

Indicators switch operation peteridrated

Slight rusty on both sills

Vehicle is generally rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2008 71,262 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Indicators switch operation peteridrated

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

Slight rusty on both sills

Vehicle is generally rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,524 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 69,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Areas of corrosion in rear sub-frame pre-scribed areas.

Both headlamp images deteriorated.

Indicators/hazards operation deteriorated & they slightly affect other rear lights.

Offside front suspension upper ball-joint slight play.

Slight distortion in nearside front suspension forward control arm.

Slightly uneven increase/decrease on rear brake efforts.

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

Wipers operation deteriorated.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 68,225 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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G54 WFG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G54 WFG, 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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G54 WFG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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