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G414 BPH

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

19,367 mi
Last recorded19,367 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG414 BPH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 19,367 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 19,264 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 19,252 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 19,246 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,125 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 18,125 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 18,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 1,826 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system is touching gear lever housing

rear tyres are cracking up due to age

Fail 17 May 2013 18,022 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system is touching gear lever housing

rear tyres are cracking up due to age

Pass 11 Jun 2012 17,928 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 17,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 17,846 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 17,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 17,703 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 7,366 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,035 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 16,566 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 16,566 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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G414 BPH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G414 BPH, 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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G414 BPH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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