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G346 CFX

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,810 mi
Last recorded47,810 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG346 CFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 47,810 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower door corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 47,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower door corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower door corroded

Offside an nearside rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 47,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower door corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,225 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 46,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre slight cut

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 44,438 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 43,598 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2013 42,211 miles

Oil leak

near side front outer door skin rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,712 miles

Oil leak

near side front door corroded

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 41,709 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

near side front door corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,408 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,360 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 39,360 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,335 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 39,332 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 39,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,555 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 38,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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G346 CFX is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G346 CFX, 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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G346 CFX is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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