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G947 HEG

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,606 mi
Last recorded45,606 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 HEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Under vehicle has been repaired and painted

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,401 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 37,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,413 miles

water leak possibly from water pump

Fail 23 Oct 2009 36,408 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water leak possibly from water pump

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,848 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 34,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 34,777 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot off

Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,429 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 28,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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G947 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G947 HEG, 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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G947 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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