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G989 UPP

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,113 mi
Last recorded72,113 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 UPP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 72,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 71,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

play in steering rack ends

Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,002 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

play in steering rack ends

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,058 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 68,961 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 67,920 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,473 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 66,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 65,058 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 63,860 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 61,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 59,758 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 58,408 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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G989 UPP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G989 UPP, 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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G989 UPP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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