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G962 SVS

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,000 mi
Last recorded87,000 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG962 SVS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,000 miles

FREEPLAY NOTICED IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,825 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 81,825 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure Nut loose. (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure Nut loose. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,902 miles

N/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Sep 2015 76,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

N/s/f and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2014 75,863 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,718 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 53,154 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,145 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 48,104 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,844 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,741 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 40,455 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 40,451 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhuast box insicure

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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G962 SVS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G962 SVS, 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 G962 SVS registered?

G962 SVS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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