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G388 AEH

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,533 mi
Last recorded58,533 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 AEH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 58,533 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 57,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,756 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,427 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 55,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,120 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,090 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,011 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 45,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,392 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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G388 AEH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G388 AEH, 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 G388 AEH registered?

G388 AEH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 August 1989.

Is G388 AEH safe to buy?

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