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G446 PUF

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,536 mi
Last recorded31,536 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG446 PUF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 31,536 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 31,449 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 30,730 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,978 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 29,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam & AIM NOT TESTED (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/70R12 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to body

Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,798 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

areas of suface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2013 25,790 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

areas of suface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,722 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to most prescribed areas , not considered excessive yet

Fail 11 Oct 2012 22,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to most prescribed areas , not considered excessive yet

nsr service brake not working as hard as osr

Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,635 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,895 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 20,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,793 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 19,785 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

doors corroded

front brake hose ferulles corroded

front no.plate cracked

rear bumper corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,240 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,050 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front no plate cracked

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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G446 PUF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G446 PUF, 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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G446 PUF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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