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G848 TBH

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,847 mi
Last recorded35,847 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG848 TBH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 35,847 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 35,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy engine / transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 35,750 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not attached correctly to rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame fractured sub frame by mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy engine / transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Adjustable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 34,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Adjustable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,543 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,453 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 31,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 27,380 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative disconnected (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,768 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 20,272 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 18,155 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,456 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 12,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 5,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 99,207 miles

Both door sills starting to corrode. Boot floor starting to corrode.

SLIGHGT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 91,605 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 91,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 85,467 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 85,351 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.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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G848 TBH is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TBH, 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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G848 TBH is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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