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G999 TAS

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,576 mi
Last recorded31,576 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG999 TAS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,275 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,908 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,770 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,189 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 22,169 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,667 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 18,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 15,411 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 13,223 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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G999 TAS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G999 TAS, 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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What year was G999 TAS registered?

G999 TAS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is G999 TAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G999 TAS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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