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G419 CBG

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,089 mi
Last recorded62,089 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG419 CBG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 62,070 miles

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

Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 64,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to sills and floor

Pass 11 May 2011 60,001 miles

nylon ties used for securing brake pipes

Fail 28 Apr 2011 59,982 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,935 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 59,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,906 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 59,906 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 59,836 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 59,836 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 58,641 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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G419 CBG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G419 CBG, 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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G419 CBG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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