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G621 HEW

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,098 mi
Last recorded28,098 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG621 HEW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 28,098 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 28,073 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 28,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 27,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,491 miles

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

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

osf inner wheel arch to floor corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 27,491 miles

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

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

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

osf inner wheel arch to floor corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,227 miles

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

rear subframe is corroding on o/s and n/s and will need repair

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,973 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 26,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 26,550 miles

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

corrosion to rear subframe,both outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,550 miles

corrosion to rear subframe,both outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,439 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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G621 HEW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G621 HEW, 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 G621 HEW registered?

G621 HEW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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