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G643 BPL

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,031 mi
Last recorded32,031 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG643 BPL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 32,031 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 32,012 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability Tie Bar From Sub Frame To Lower Suspension Arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Wheel Area (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,516 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 31,516 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,664 miles

engine mountings weak

nearside and offside rear most front subframe rubber mountings deteriorating

offside front outer cv boot deteriorating

oil leak

slight play in lower steering column

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Aug 2016 29,646 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside wiper arm springs weak (8.2.2)

engine mountings weak

nearside and offside rear most front subframe rubber mountings deteriorating

offside front outer cv boot deteriorating

oil leak

slight play in lower steering column

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2013 29,291 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 29,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

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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G643 BPL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G643 BPL, 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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G643 BPL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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