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G348 XLE

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

31,355 mi
Last recorded31,355 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG348 XLE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,355 miles

2/o/s/f seat back worn

3/both front 'a' panels corroded

4/o/s/f wheel trim missing

5/o/s centre sill corroded/poor

1/engine oil leaks

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 31,355 miles

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

1/engine oil leaks

2/o/s/f seat back worn

3/both front 'a' panels corroded

4/o/s/f wheel trim missing

5/o/s centre sill corroded/poor

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,311 miles

ong handbrake travel. movement in drivers seat back. rust in both A panels . filler applied to both sills and front panel

Fail 15 Apr 2010 31,311 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ong handbrake travel. movement in drivers seat back. rust in both A panels . filler applied to both sills and front panel

Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,270 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 28,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 24,435 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,555 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2007 21,555 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

handbrake mounting to floor weld broke

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,280 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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G348 XLE is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G348 XLE, 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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G348 XLE is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 September 1989.

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