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G978 EOK

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,939 mi
Last recorded79,939 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 EOK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,939 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 79,896 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,884 miles

Nearside front & rear seats missing

Fail 16 Mar 2020 79,884 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside front & rear seats missing

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,268 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,267 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,899 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 74,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

play in steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,419 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,402 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

fuel pipe rubber hose from tank to pipe under body in poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2016 72,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

fuel pipe rubber hose from tank to pipe under body in poor condition

fuel breather pipe venting into boot

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,333 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 72,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,153 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,833 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 71,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,649 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,649 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 71,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 71,620 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,465 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 71,465 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,201 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 71,201 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 70,872 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 70,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,169 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 70,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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G978 EOK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G978 EOK, 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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G978 EOK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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