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G916 OVR

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,669 mi
Last recorded37,669 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG916 OVR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 37,669 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 37,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 37,644 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive patching (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 37,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive patching (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 37,629 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 37,629 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 37,559 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 37,559 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,539 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (2.7.4)

extensive patching to structur and undersealing

inner wings coroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 37,539 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 0/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (2.7.4)

extensive patching to structur and undersealing

inner wings coroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,493 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,493 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,534 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 36,534 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,618 miles

Oil leak

rear fog lamp bracket badly corroded

n/s/r tyre badly split/cracked

o/s/r tyre has a large split, cords not visable

Fail 20 Nov 2008 34,617 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

rear fog lamp bracket badly corroded

n/s/r tyre badly split/cracked

o/s/r tyre has a large split, cords not visable

Pass 1 Dec 2007 32,818 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,214 miles

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

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

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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G916 OVR is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G916 OVR, 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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G916 OVR is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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