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G408 EON

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,696 mi
Last recorded1,696 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG408 EON
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2020 1,696 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 1,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 1,568 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 1,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 1,345 miles

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Pass 31 Jul 2015 1,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 894 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 30 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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G408 EON is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G408 EON, 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 G408 EON registered?

G408 EON is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G408 EON safe to buy?

The MOT history for G408 EON shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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