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G112 TUC

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,208 mi
Last recorded35,208 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG112 TUC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,208 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 35,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 May 2016 34,713 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 34,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 34,550 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 34,413 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 34,172 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,516 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,288 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2007 27,603 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 27,601 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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G112 TUC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G112 TUC, 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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G112 TUC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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