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G117 LSO

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

47,878 mi
Last recorded47,878 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 LSO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2007 47,878 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

body is excessively corroded door mountings inner and outer sills boot floor front floor front and rear inner wings

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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G117 LSO is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G117 LSO, 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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G117 LSO is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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