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G236 NGA

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,820 mi
Last recorded15,820 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG236 NGA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 15,820 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2011 15,696 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front n/s inner wing starting to corrode

o/sn/s steering rack boots starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills,rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 21 Oct 2010 15,211 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

floor panels subframes and there mountings inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,211 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

floor panels subframes and there mountings inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 27 Oct 2009 14,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

rewar number plate starting to fade

steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

steering and suspension joints need greesing

under floors,chassis rails,inner and outer sills,front and rear subframes and mountains starting to corrode

Fail 27 Oct 2009 14,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

rewar number plate starting to fade

steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

steering and suspension joints need greesing

under floors,chassis rails,inner and outer sills,front and rear subframes and mountains starting to corrode

Fail 24 Oct 2008 14,342 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

all body panel floor panels subframes and steering and suspension mountings all in poor condition surface rust

all steering and suspension joints need greesing

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,342 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all body panel floor panels subframes and steering and suspension mountings all in poor condition surface rust

all steering and suspension joints need greesing

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Oct 2007 138,200 miles

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear.

slight lift in steering coloum.all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.all steering and suspension joints need greesing

under floors,chassis rails front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2006 13,324 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

all floors panels,sills and subframes starting to corrode

all steering and suspension joints need greesing

Pass 17 Oct 2005 12,783 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all steering and suspension need greasing/

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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G236 NGA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G236 NGA, 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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G236 NGA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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