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G22 VRX

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

91,849 mi
Last recorded91,849 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 VRX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 91,849 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear. rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to front .rear section ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 91,849 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear. rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to front .rear section ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing , shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded heel board (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front. rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust pipe mount bracket attachment insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to front . rear section ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,590 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front floor plated from inside

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heel board to inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroding

steering rack inner ball couplings offside & nearside play

Fail 28 Jan 2016 90,590 miles

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust bracket to gearbox nut & bolt missing

Nearside Front floor plated from inside

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heel board to inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine block stablisher (6.1.D.1a)

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroding

steering rack inner ball couplings offside & nearside play

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting bracket bolt missing

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

parts of floor and front and rear subframes corrosion forming

rear tyres cracking badly

slight dampness around carburettor area

Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust mounting bracket bolt missing

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

parts of floor and front and rear subframes corrosion forming

rear tyres cracking badly

slight dampness around carburettor area

Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,954 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

dampness around fuel pipes/hoses under bonnet near carburettor

rear tyres perishing and cracking

slight play in nearside rear subframe bush and bracket mounting bracket bolt washer loose but bolt secure

Fail 30 Jan 2014 87,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

air filter missing

dampness around fuel pipes/hoses under bonnet near carburettor

nearside rear service brake efficiency slightly low

rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,953 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 87,953 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 87,953 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2011 879,537 miles

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

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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G22 VRX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 G22 VRX, 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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G22 VRX is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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