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G740 VUR

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,060 mi
Last recorded86,060 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG740 VUR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,256 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,381 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 81,381 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 80,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,680 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 79,339 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 79,255 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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G740 VUR is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G740 VUR, 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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What year was G740 VUR registered?

G740 VUR is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 2 February 1990.

Is G740 VUR safe to buy?

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