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G228 SBH

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,250 mi
Last recorded70,250 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG228 SBH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,250 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

battery box corroded

light switches not correctly mounted in dash

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 26 Oct 2019 70,250 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe Not Connected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery Box Corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lower effort (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 175/50/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on rear floor pan

nearside rear brake effort is low and is boarderline pass

no passenger seats are fitted

suspect battery drain through alternator

Fail 21 Aug 2017 67,916 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on rear floor pan

Fail 13 Jun 2011 67,912 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,582 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 67,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,959 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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G228 SBH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G228 SBH, 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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G228 SBH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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