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G23 NKP

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,886 mi
Last recorded61,886 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 NKP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 61,886 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 61,695 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 61,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 61,664 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 61,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear top mountig (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 86,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

parking brake only just meets requirements

vehicle has undergone major welding repairs and has been heavily undersealed making repairs difficult to assess

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,591 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,984 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,284 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 85,284 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 94,170 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 94,170 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,384 miles

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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G23 NKP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G23 NKP, 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 G23 NKP registered?

G23 NKP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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