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G919 OAA

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,149 mi
Last recorded96,149 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG919 OAA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,149 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 96,149 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Aug 2018 96,137 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer sill panel extensive welded repair

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Appears to be welded from within boot (2.4.A.3)

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

View of subframe mounts at rear restricted by fuel tank

Fail 24 Jul 2017 94,909 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer sill panel extensive welded repair

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Appears to be welded from within boot (2.4.A.3)

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

View of subframe mounts at rear restricted by fuel tank

engine stay bar bushes worn

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill panel has a hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread perished and cracked

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Handbrake cable at linkage (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill panel has two holes due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel arch has a small hole appearing.

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Handbrake cable at linkage (3.5.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill panel has a hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread perished and cracked

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Handbrake cable at linkage (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill panel has two holes due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel arch has a small hole appearing.

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Handbrake cable at linkage (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 82,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,538 miles

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

slight play in offside front lower balljoint and nearside upper

Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 64,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,760 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 58,736 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 57,816 miles

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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G919 OAA 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 61.1%.

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 G919 OAA, 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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G919 OAA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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