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G256 VJU

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,716 mi
Last recorded19,716 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 VJU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 19,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 19,474 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 19,474 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 19,461 miles

Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 19,461 miles

Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 19,386 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 19,362 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 19,362 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 19,313 miles

subframes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 19,258 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 19,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 19,122 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 19,112 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 187,818 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 187,816 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 17,882 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 17,882 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,950 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 16,950 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,515 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,758 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,855 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,302 miles

1, os outer sill starting to corrode. 2, rear subframe starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Sep 2006 14,288 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

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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G256 VJU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G256 VJU, 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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G256 VJU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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