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G116 NMR

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,775 mi
Last recorded75,775 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 NMR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 75,775 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 75,476 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 75,210 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,115 miles

n/s handbrake effort low

wear at upper steering column

Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 74,322 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 73,894 miles

n/s and o/s handbrake efforts Borderline

slight blow on exhaust front joint

smoke emission

Pass 12 May 2016 73,737 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s handbrake effort Borderline

Fail 20 Mar 2015 73,180 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

n/s handbrake effort low BORDERLINE

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe too flexi

Pass 20 Mar 2015 73,180 miles

n/s handbrake effort low BORDERLINE

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe too flexi

Fail 14 Mar 2015 73,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 73,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear upper back seat one side slight insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,318 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,921 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,552 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,770 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 76,556 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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G116 NMR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G116 NMR, 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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G116 NMR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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