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G97 LCK

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

58,961 mi
Last recorded58,961 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 LCK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 58,961 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 57,271 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jul 2016 57,271 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 55,485 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f floor damaged near jacking point

rear subframe corroding

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Aug 2015 55,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

corrosion hole in sill

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f floor damaged near jacking point

rear subframe corroding

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,465 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 55,462 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Corrosion to n/s sill outer jacking point

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hole in both front floors

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,435 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak on engine

wipers wont park

Fail 22 Apr 2013 55,435 miles

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

front discs corroded

oil leak on engine

wipers wont park

Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,494 miles

brake fluid level low

corrosion on sills

front shock absorbers weak

fuel cap seal cracking

judder o/s/f brake

movement in front subframe bushes

Fail 4 Jan 2012 49,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake fluid level low

corrosion on sills

front shock absorbers weak

fuel cap seal cracking

judder o/s/f brake

movement in front subframe bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,152 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 3 Mar 2010 44,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 2 Mar 2009 41,463 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight front brake imbalance

spare wheel flat

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,463 miles

slight front brake imbalance

spare wheel flat

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,676 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,429 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 38,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

repair by welding is only permissable on prescribed areas subframe cannot be welded to effect a repair

Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,309 miles

near side and off side body sills starting to show signs of corrosion.

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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G97 LCK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G97 LCK, 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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G97 LCK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 9 December 1989.

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