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G756 MGK

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,824 mi
Last recorded43,824 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG756 MGK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 43,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 43,823 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working moving very slowly (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 42,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 42,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan,corroded within 30cm of subrame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat/phone base ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan,corroded within 30 cm of subrame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 41,736 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 41,736 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 40,378 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,551 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,287 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 36,687 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 33,998 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 29,444 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 29,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,256 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 24,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 9,523 miles

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

Rear number plate slightky deteriorated

Slight imbalance to rear brakes

Fail 28 Oct 2008 9,395 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre on tread depth limit

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 30 Oct 2007 2,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 31 Oct 2006 98,445 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 98,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside outer sill holed by corrosion

offside outer sill holed by corrosion

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

some play within steering coloum

Pass 6 Oct 2005 96,491 miles

EXHAUST LEAK FROM MANIFOLD AREA,FRONT SUB FRAME REAR MOUNTS WORN,BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Fail 4 Oct 2005 96,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE PLAY,BOTH REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN ,SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST.

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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G756 MGK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G756 MGK, 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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G756 MGK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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