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G678 JWF

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,227 mi
Last recorded37,227 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 JWF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 37,227 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 37,216 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed under vehicle (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked & worn outer .165.60.12 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & worn outer **on legal limit** (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer & cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,500 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 34,494 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,027 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 33,742 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 33,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight corrosion on o/s/f floor section

Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,908 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,970 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 30,970 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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,521 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,498 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,970 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,407 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,361 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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G678 JWF is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G678 JWF, 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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G678 JWF is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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