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G745 KCL

1989 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

4,278 mi
Last recorded4,278 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG745 KCL
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 4,278 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 3,737 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 3,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2013 3,708 miles

park brake only just 16% minimum requirement

Pass 18 Nov 2011 3,674 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 3,674 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 3,651 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 3,589 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 3,589 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 3,559 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2007 3,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 3,532 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 3,506 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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G745 KCL is a 1989 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,248 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G745 KCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G745 KCL registered?

G745 KCL is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G745 KCL safe to buy?

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