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G889 MGP

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,515 mi
Last recorded51,515 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG889 MGP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 51,515 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 51,514 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 50,951 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 50,939 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,781 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 49,781 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,783 miles

ADVISED slight wheel play both front

ADVISED track rod end nut loose

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 47,783 miles

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

ADVISED slight wheel play both front

ADVISED track rod end nut loose

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,255 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroding on inner edges

surface corrosion emerging on underside off vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2011 44,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs corroding on inner edges

surface corrosion emerging on underside off vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,159 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 43,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine and gearbox oily

surface corrosion emerging on both outer sills

Fail 26 Feb 2009 42,359 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine and gearbox oily

surface corrosion emerging on both outer sills

Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,466 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 39,233 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2006 39,217 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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G889 MGP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G889 MGP, 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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G889 MGP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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