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G191 XHK

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,503 mi
Last recorded19,503 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG191 XHK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 19,503 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 19,494 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 19,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 19,476 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 19,421 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 19,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 19,365 miles

SLIGHT BIND TO FRONT BRAKES

Fail 30 Nov 2020 19,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

SLIGHT BIND TO FRONT BRAKES

Pass 12 Nov 2019 19,320 miles

Nearside Front DOOR JAGGERED EDGES

Fail 12 Nov 2019 19,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front DOOR JAGGERED EDGES

Pass 6 Nov 2018 19,047 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 18,450 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 18,223 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 18,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,616 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 17,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

different size tyres on rear.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 17,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

different size tyres on rear.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 17,066 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 16,698 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 15,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,719 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 14,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 14,184 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 11,728 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,156 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 105,526 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 10,524 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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G191 XHK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G191 XHK, 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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What year was G191 XHK registered?

G191 XHK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G191 XHK shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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