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G795 PJO

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,888 mi
Last recorded95,888 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG795 PJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 95,888 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bearing has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play felt in steering column

Fail 17 Jun 2020 95,864 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust is knocking on a bolt sticking through the floor

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bearing has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play felt in steering column

Pass 20 Jun 2019 95,795 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 95,774 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp not fitted (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front subframe mounting broken (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front subframe mounting broken (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rusted has extensive patch welding without continuos seam welds (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor riser not welded secure (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front panel not welded secure (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Horn not working no horn fitted (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint extreme danger (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure chafing on front sub frame (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill riser rear not welded at all (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor has patches with out continuos welds sills not secure too floor both sides (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wear in suspension arm bush inner

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges advse new tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges advise new tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) badley worn advise new rack ()

Nearside Front Upper top wing plates not welded

Offside Front top wing plates not welded

handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,528 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 95,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,010 miles

corrosion to suspension and brake components

front brake disc's badly corroded

middle section exhaust clamps x2 loose

oil leaks

Fail 12 Sep 2015

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to suspension and brake components

front brake disc's badly corroded

middle section exhaust clamps x2 loose

oil leaks

Fail 2 Aug 2012 94,486 miles

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

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

advise corrosion on o/s front and n/s front

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,486 miles

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

advise corrosion on o/s front and n/s front

Fail 27 Apr 2012 94,482 miles

Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

this car is in a very poor condition very rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2011 94,458 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Wheel bearing has slight play

STRONG ADVISE: Has major oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,523 miles

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

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

floor pan corroded but has been repaired from inside

o/s/f inner wing panel rotted but not affecting strength of vehicle

Fail 26 Aug 2010 87,390 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

floor pan corroded but has been repaired from inside

o/s/f inner wing panel rotted but not affecting strength of vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,939 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,589 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,242 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.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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G795 PJO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G795 PJO, 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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G795 PJO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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