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G250 LEC

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,928 mi
Last recorded45,928 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG250 LEC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 45,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre pipe clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 45,927 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre pipe clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 45,503 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2023 45,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 44,534 miles

Coolant cap missing

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 43,276 miles

Rubber fuel slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2021 43,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rubber fuel slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2019 41,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 39,851 miles

Rear fuel line has corrosion

Pass 12 May 2017 38,075 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel line has slight corrosion at rear

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r handbrake only just meeting brake requirements

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary latch missing (8.4.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 38,075 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel line has slight corrosion at rear

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r handbrake only just meeting brake requirements

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary latch missing (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Nut Loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 36,418 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,023 miles

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

FLOOR CORRDE NOT TO EXCESS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F INNER WING CORRDED NOT TO EXCESS

Oil leak

REAR SUBFRAME CORRDED NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 33,565 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,592 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 32,592 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,428 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 26,176 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 26,176 miles

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

Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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G250 LEC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G250 LEC, 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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G250 LEC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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