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G549 MGC

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,156 mi
Last recorded58,156 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG549 MGC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 58,156 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe corroded.

Rear Subframe corroded.

Pass 30 May 2015 58,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion by headlamps

near side outer sill corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

small hole in offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 14 May 2013 53,781 miles

Oil leak

small hole in offside inner wing at bottom corner

Fail 14 May 2013 53,781 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

small hole in offside inner wing at bottom corner

Pass 23 May 2012 519,161 miles

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

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

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

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

rear subframe rusty

Fail 17 May 2012 51,912 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear brake slit binding

rear brake lmbalance

rear subframe rusty

Pass 23 May 2008 50,965 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Fail 16 May 2008 50,813 miles

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

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 16 May 2007 46,384 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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G549 MGC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G549 MGC, 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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G549 MGC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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