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G238 JKU

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,081 mi
Last recorded63,081 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG238 JKU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 63,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,101 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,129 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,905 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 55,905 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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G238 JKU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G238 JKU, 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 G238 JKU registered?

G238 JKU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G238 JKU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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