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G393 OYJ

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,496 mi
Last recorded37,496 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG393 OYJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 37,496 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 10 Feb 2026 37,491 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 27 Sep 2025 37,470 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2024 36,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Jul 2023 36,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mounting damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 36,484 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mounting damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 34,093 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 34,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 34,038 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 34,015 miles

Metal exhaust mountings cracked.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 33,921 miles

Front suspension arms very close to bump stops.(STRONG ADVISE)

Fuel pipe corroded at rear.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,761 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 33,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2015 33,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 33,517 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 33,427 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 33,264 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Small hole offside wheelarch-floor area just outside prescibed area.

Pass 18 May 2011 33,045 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 33,045 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 32,755 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 32,407 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 May 2008 32,113 miles

General under body rust and weakness

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

Fail 14 May 2008 32,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 31,569 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2006 30,750 miles

front tyre outer sidewalls cracking

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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G393 OYJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 42,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G393 OYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G393 OYJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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