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G755 TKX

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,081 mi
Last recorded61,081 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG755 TKX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 61,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,967 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

earth strap loose

engine mount loose

n/s outer sill corroded

oil leak

rear brake balance 41%

Fail 17 Sep 2010 53,558 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

earth strap loose

engine mount loose

n/s outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner wings corodded

imbalance on rear brakes

slight wear in steering column bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,060 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 39,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 39,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 37,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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G755 TKX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G755 TKX, 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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G755 TKX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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