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G721 EAB

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,139 mi
Last recorded90,139 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG721 EAB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,139 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 90,115 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front drive shaft not correctly located

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

suspension lowered

wide wheels fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,638 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,303 miles

the under side of the car has been painted with underseal and this does make it hard to see true condition of the floor.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 72,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

the under side of the car has been painted with underseal and this does make it hard to see true condition of the floor.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,952 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 66,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G721 EAB is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G721 EAB, 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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G721 EAB is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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