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G423 PMV

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,142 mi
Last recorded32,142 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG423 PMV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 32,142 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 32,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 32,055 miles

Offside head lamp beam pattern lightly distorted

Steering column shaft has slight end float lower (2.1.3)

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

all tyre walls perished

Pass 27 Jun 2015 31,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 31,489 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,604 miles

slight play in steerimg rack

Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,702 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 27,691 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,752 miles

offside track rod

Pass 9 Nov 2005 21,824 miles

Offside steering rack

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 21,813 miles

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)

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

offside steering rack

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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G423 PMV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G423 PMV, 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 G423 PMV registered?

G423 PMV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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