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G71 KWG

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,893 mi
Last recorded72,893 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG71 KWG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 72,893 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 72,891 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,870 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 72,868 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 72,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 71,509 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 71,507 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 May 2014 69,394 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 69,394 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

non standard exhaust fitted

rear brakes imbalanced 47%

Fail 26 Apr 2013 67,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

non standard exhaust fitted

rear brakes imbalanced 47%

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,108 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 64,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

inner and outer sills both sides slight corrosion

Fail 5 May 2010 64,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear radius arm movement starting to get tight

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,239 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside inner c/v gaiter inscure

Slight play in rear subframe front mount

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,785 miles

Front subframe top mounts slight play allowing side ways movement when steering rocked.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 56,785 miles

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

Front subframe top mounts slight play allowing side ways movement when steering rocked.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 56,758 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

wipers not self parking

Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,940 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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G71 KWG is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,240 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 G71 KWG, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Thirty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G71 KWG is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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