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G178 WPN

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,025 mi
Last recorded70,025 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 WPN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,025 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 69,951 miles

front brake balance 24%

Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,022 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 68,021 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 68,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

NSF WIPER BLADE SPLIT,SLIGHT PLAY IN NSR WHEEL BEARING,SLIGHT PLAY OSR RADIUS ARM,NS OUTER SILL CORRODING,OSF FLOORPAN CORRODING.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,623 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 85,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 83,705 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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G178 WPN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G178 WPN, 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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G178 WPN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 22 December 1989.

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