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G840 SFW

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,325 mi
Last recorded24,325 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 SFW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 24,325 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 17,093 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 17,093 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 8,379 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 8,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 98,071 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 91,271 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 91,268 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 83,545 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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G840 SFW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Orange with a 998cc 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 G840 SFW, 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 G840 SFW registered?

G840 SFW is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G840 SFW safe to buy?

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