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G829 WEV

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

44,741 mi
Last recorded44,741 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG829 WEV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped on tread area

Fail 8 Mar 2013 44,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped on tread area

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,959 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 37,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2010 37,472 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,227 miles

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

engine has oil leak

rear number plate is slighly discoloured

Fail 13 Nov 2009 37,221 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

engine has oil leak

rear number plate is slighly discoloured

Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,738 miles

"A" panel corroded

rear exhaust mounting perished

rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2008 36,738 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

"A" panel corroded

rear exhaust mounting perished

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,994 miles

rear subframe corroded & previously repaired

Fail 3 Jul 2007 35,994 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak at engine. †Rear subframe corroded & previously repaired.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,089 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 35,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G829 WEV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G829 WEV, 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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G829 WEV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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