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G749 ARE

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,369 mi
Last recorded84,369 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2005
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG749 ARE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2005 84,369 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 84,369 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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G749 ARE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G749 ARE, 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 G749 ARE registered?

G749 ARE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 24 October 1989.

Is G749 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G749 ARE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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