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G789 UPV

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,945 mi
Last recorded95,945 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG789 UPV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,945 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 95,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake cable rubbing on vehicle body

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,854 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 93,036 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,735 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 92,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,683 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,844 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 90,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,880 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 89,786 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 89,462 miles

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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G789 UPV 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 83.3%.

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 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 G789 UPV, 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 G789 UPV registered?

G789 UPV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G789 UPV safe to buy?

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