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G152 PKE

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,738 mi
Last recorded86,738 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG152 PKE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 86,738 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 66,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 66,336 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 64,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G152 PKE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G152 PKE, 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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G152 PKE is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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