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G999 EWO

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,108 mi
Last recorded69,108 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG999 EWO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,108 miles

corrosion to underbody

Fail 21 Nov 2016 69,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,457 miles

corrosion to underbody areas

Fail 7 Dec 2015 68,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery box (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to underbody areas

Pass 13 Dec 2014 67,914 miles

front ball joint and suspension rubbers perished

front tyres perished and cracking

rear tyres close to limit

underbody undersealed

Pass 7 Dec 2013 67,595 miles

o/s/f inner arch holed & corroded in unprescribed areas

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in front ball joints

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 5 Dec 2013 67,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f inner arch holed & corroded in unprescribed areas

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in front ball joints

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in n/s/f top & bottom ball joints

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 4 Dec 2012 66,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in n/s/f top & bottom ball joints

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 65,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,176 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,785 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,217 miles

offside rear tyre wall dry and cracked

slight play in nearside front top ball joint

Pass 27 Nov 2007 59,362 miles

surface corossion around underbody areas

Fail 27 Nov 2007 59,362 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

surface corossion around underbody areas

Fail 23 Nov 2006 57,683 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,683 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 56,547 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 56,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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G999 EWO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G999 EWO, 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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G999 EWO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 2 November 1989.

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