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G861 VNX

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,988 mi
Last recorded14,988 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG861 VNX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 14,986 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Replace shocker (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,425 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 99,406 miles

Driver's seat insecure locking bar missing (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 99,389 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 95,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on underside covered with sealant

unable to assess exhaust system fully due to heat wrapping

Pass 20 Sep 2014 94,536 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 94,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 93,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 93,534 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 93,352 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 93,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery Holder Rusting

Floor Pan Rusting

Slight Binding On Offside Front Brake

Slight Play In Offside Front Shock Absorber Mount Bushes

Windscreen Chipped And Scratched

Pass 4 Oct 2008 90,669 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 90,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 85,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 85,473 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 85,429 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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G861 VNX is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,240 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 G861 VNX, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Thirty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G861 VNX is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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