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G870 MSU

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,868 mi
Last recorded49,868 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG870 MSU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,868 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,852 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 49,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 49,744 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 49,741 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 49,708 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 49,708 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,655 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 49,651 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f floor slight corrosion

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2005 49,552 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 49,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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G870 MSU is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G870 MSU, 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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G870 MSU is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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