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G48 GNV

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,055 mi
Last recorded44,055 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG48 GNV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 44,055 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 43,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 43,899 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 43,438 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 42,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 42,001 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 41,362 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 40,949 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 40,553 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 40,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 39,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,274 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,099 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,139 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,497 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,006 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 35,979 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,972 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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G48 GNV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G48 GNV, 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 G48 GNV registered?

G48 GNV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 August 1989.

Is G48 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G48 GNV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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