1989 Austin MINI 1.3L Petrol · G427 NKO
1989 Austin MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 53,270 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G427 NKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2009
- 53,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G427 NKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini (G427 NKO) between February 2007 and June 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
G427 NKO Mileage History
- 13/02/200751,617 mi
- 14/02/200751,682 mi+65 mi
- 10/07/200853,258 mi+1,576 mi
- 10/06/200953,266 mi+8 mi
- 11/06/200953,270 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 711 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Austin Austin Mini
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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