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F764 GGN

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,450 mi
Last recorded92,450 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF764 GGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 92,450 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 92,307 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 92,058 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,871 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,840 miles

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2020 91,684 miles

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,563 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,328 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,086 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,906 miles

Brake servo action just met requirements

O/s hand brake just met requirements

Fail 21 Jul 2016 90,904 miles

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

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

Brake servo action just met requirements

O/s hand brake just met requirements

Serious coolant leak, topped up with just water, antifreeze content needs checking

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,617 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 90,617 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 90,413 miles

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

front wipers poor

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 25 Jul 2014 90,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

front wipers poor

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 3 May 2013 90,243 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 90,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,144 miles

car has no side repeaters fitted

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

n/s/r radius arm has slight play in bush

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

rear seats folded down belts not checked

Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,925 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 89,087 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,100 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 88,218 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 87,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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F764 GGN is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F764 GGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F764 GGN is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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