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G558 LGN

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,331 mi
Last recorded49,331 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG558 LGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 49,331 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 49,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

O/S/F Suspension upper ball joint requires tightening.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,711 miles

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

previous welding to o/s sill

Fail 19 Aug 2015 48,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

previous welding to o/s sill

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,253 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

signs of corrosion on offside outersill

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,937 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,697 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 33,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 33,276 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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G558 LGN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G558 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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What year was G558 LGN registered?

G558 LGN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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