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G437 UFE

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,651 mi
Last recorded39,651 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG437 UFE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,651 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 39,646 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shockabsorbers worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,185 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,920 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,798 miles

both front tyres badly perished

Fail 15 Jul 2014 38,798 miles

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

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,438 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 38,427 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,042 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 37,042 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,246 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,861 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 33,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 31,472 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,874 miles

n/s/r tyre edges worn

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,612 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,491 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 14,761 miles

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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G437 UFE is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G437 UFE, 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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G437 UFE is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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