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G114 HEG

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

83,654 mi
Last recorded83,654 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG114 HEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,654 miles

front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2019 83,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,650 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 83,650 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,606 miles

both headlamps slightly dull

Fail 6 Jul 2017 83,606 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamps slightly dull

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,508 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively motor very slow (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,424 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

general engine/gear oil leak

play in steering rack

signs of grease around the o/s outer c.v boot

Fail 6 Jul 2015 83,424 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

general engine/gear oil leak

play to a steering component that may requuire attention soon

signs of grease around the o/s outer c.v boot

Fail 3 Jul 2015 83,422 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front subframe slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Rear subframe slightly corroded.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2014 83,304 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps output slightly dull

n/s/f inner wheel arch/sill corroded

some corrosion to boot floor/rear panel.

wipers are fairly slow

Fail 16 Sep 2013 83,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps output slightly dull

front no. plate/mount wobbly

n/s/f inner wheel arch/sill corroded

wipers are fairly slow

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,561 miles

cracking to all 4 outer tyre side walls

engine oil leaks

slight play in the o/s/f inner track arm and top and bottom ball joints

some corrosion to the main brake pipe

surface corrosion to both inner and outer sills and front and rear floor sections

Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

cracking to all 4 outer tyre side walls

engine oil leaks

slight play in the o/s/f inner track arm and top and bottom ball joints

some corrosion to the main brake pipe

surface corrosion to both inner and outer sills and front and rear floor sections

Pass 10 Oct 2011 81,418 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,962 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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G114 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 G114 HEG, 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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G114 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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