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G680 XRX

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,537 mi
Last recorded70,537 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG680 XRX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 70,537 miles

small hole in n/s front inner wing

top of rad leaking water

Oil leak from engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise checking ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s of rear sub-frame (2.4.G.1)

headlamps only just passable

rear ex weak & front mounting missing

rear foot & handbrake % low just passable

two front tyres showing ageing on sidewalls

Fail 28 Jul 2017 70,507 miles

Emissions not tested co to high (7.3.A.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise checking ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s of rear sub-frame (2.4.G.1)

headlamps only just passable

rear ex weak & front mounting missing

rear foot & handbrake % low just passable

small hole in n/s front inner wing

top of rad leaking water

two front tyres showing ageing on sidewalls

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,938 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced two just passable (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise checking ()

handbrake % low ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,071 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

damage to inline fuse holders behind air filter

Fail 30 Jul 2015 64,071 miles

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

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)

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

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

damage to inline fuse holders behind air filter

Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 61,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,675 miles

slight movement in steering rack on o/s

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,347 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 55,347 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,687 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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G680 XRX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G680 XRX, 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 G680 XRX registered?

G680 XRX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is G680 XRX safe to buy?

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