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F942 GGE

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,767 mi
Last recorded3,767 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF942 GGE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 3,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 3,756 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 3,332 miles

Front tie rod bushes starting to split

Fail 25 Apr 2018 3,332 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front tie rod bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Apr 2017 3,062 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 2,621 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 1,854 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 1,854 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,893 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 96,289 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 96,255 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,844 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 88,120 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,120 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,318 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,126 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 82,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 80,399 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 77,321 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 74,450 miles

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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F942 GGE is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F942 GGE, 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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F942 GGE is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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