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G848 SVV

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,723 mi
Last recorded109,723 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG848 SVV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 109,723 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 109,714 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 9,528 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 9,218 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 108,541 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 107,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,635 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 49,227 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,952 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 100,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 6,604 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 99,450 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 99,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,010 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 96,997 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 94,441 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2008 94,433 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2007 94,326 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 91,610 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 91,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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G848 SVV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G848 SVV, 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 G848 SVV registered?

G848 SVV is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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