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G809 UUC

1987 Austin Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,270 mi
Last recorded13,270 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG809 UUC
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 13,270 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

check hazard warning light flash rate

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

hazard light tell-tale not working

indicator tell-tale not working

rear fog lamp switch tell-tale dim

windscreen washers weak

Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,163 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

check hazard warning flash rate

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

rear fog light switch tell tale dim

Pass 26 Jul 2017 13,117 miles

check hazard light flash rate

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

indicator 'tell-tale' dim, audible OK

rear fog light switch 'tell-tale' dim

Pass 1 Aug 2016 12,991 miles

check hazard warning light flash rate

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

indicator tell tale not working, audible OK

rear fog lamp tell tale dim

Pass 23 Jul 2015 12,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 12,887 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 12,887 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,718 miles

Advise check condition and operation of rear brakes

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Indicator lights tell tale light not working but audible warning can be heard

Indictor and hazard lights flash very fast

Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,649 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 6 Jun 2012 12,649 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 12,537 miles

o/s/r s/absorber slightly weeping

slight blow rear exhaust joint

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,230 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 12,230 miles

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s and n/s/r outer tyre walls slightly perished

o/s inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

side and h/lamp switch sticky

slight blow rear exhaust joint

Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,133 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,856 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,628 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 11,443 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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G809 UUC is a 1987 Austin Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 43,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G809 UUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G809 UUC registered?

G809 UUC is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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