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G979 FCC

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,557 mi
Last recorded85,557 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 FCC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,557 miles

gearchange seal leaking.

handbrake cable corroded.

o/s handbrake adjustment.

o/s wiper.

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,756 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,555 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,796 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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G979 FCC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G979 FCC, 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 G979 FCC registered?

G979 FCC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 5 August 1989.

Is G979 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G979 FCC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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