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G955 TYU

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,129 mi
Last recorded93,129 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG955 TYU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2009 93,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front of N/S sill badly corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 90,407 miles

Driver's sun visor not stowing fully upright.

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 90,407 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Driver's sun visor not stowing fully upright.

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 87,062 miles

Drivers sun visor not stowing fully upright.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 83,369 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 83,396 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside front floor corrode and holed.

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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G955 TYU is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G955 TYU, 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 G955 TYU registered?

G955 TYU is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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