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G303 BBC

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,426 mi
Last recorded76,426 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 BBC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,426 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,409 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,788 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 75,788 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 75,636 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 73,920 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 73,907 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 73,315 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 20 May 2011 73,119 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 May 2011 73,104 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,419 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 72,397 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 72,175 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 72,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,789 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 71,777 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 71,251 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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G303 BBC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G303 BBC, 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 G303 BBC registered?

G303 BBC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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