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G113 HNH

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,253 mi
Last recorded62,253 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG113 HNH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 62,253 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,219 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 62,114 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,026 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 62,024 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 61,945 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,840 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 61,780 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 61,640 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 61,638 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Free play detected at steering wheel, inner steering joints

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear subframe and area has slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,247 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,247 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 60,866 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 60,524 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 59,726 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 59,726 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 58,967 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet safety catch missing

petrol pipe split

Fail 3 May 2007 58,963 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet saftey catch missing

fuel pipe split

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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G113 HNH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G113 HNH, 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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G113 HNH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 September 1989.

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