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G658 MVO

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,965 mi
Last recorded63,965 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG658 MVO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,965 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2018 63,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,363 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,018 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 11 May 2011 62,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very slight grease loss around inner clip on nearside outer constant velocity joint gaiter

Fail 10 May 2011 62,473 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very slight grease loss around inner clip on nearside outer constant velocity joint gaiter

Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,931 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 61,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r radious arm partialy seized

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,506 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r radious arm stiff in operation

Fail 8 Jan 2009 60,506 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r radious arm stiff in operation

Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,052 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 55,331 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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G658 MVO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G658 MVO, 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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G658 MVO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 9 September 1989.

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