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G779 KYD

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,372 mi
Last recorded7,372 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG779 KYD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 7,372 miles

Nearside Rear radius arm has play

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 7,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear radius arm has play

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 7,085 miles

Slight corrorion to n/s/f floor pan

Pass 18 Jul 2013 6,306 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 5,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 5,323 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 5,319 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 5,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise fuel pipe slightly corroded

advise o/s/r tyre slightly perished

advise slight corrosion n/s/f floor

Fail 28 Sep 2009 5,312 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs warped (RBT)

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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G779 KYD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G779 KYD, 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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G779 KYD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 5 August 1989.

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