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G859 RNL

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,468 mi
Last recorded51,468 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 RNL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,468 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2009 51,462 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 46,811 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,572 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 43,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 41,661 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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G859 RNL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G859 RNL, 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 G859 RNL registered?

G859 RNL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G859 RNL safe to buy?

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