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G881 JYD

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,537 mi
Last recorded51,537 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG881 JYD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,537 miles

engine oil eak @ timing chain side

Fail 2 Oct 2019 51,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system Rigid pipe / flexi joint leaking under foot pedal pressure (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

engine oil eak @ timing chain side

Pass 4 Oct 2018 51,115 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 51,115 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,459 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,333 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 50,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,821 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 49,687 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,687 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,164 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 48,164 miles

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)

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

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

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

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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G881 JYD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G881 JYD, 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 G881 JYD registered?

G881 JYD is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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