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G508 SFE

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,767 mi
Last recorded91,767 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG508 SFE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 91,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 91,740 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 91,636 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play in rack ends

Fail 17 Oct 2015 91,583 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play in rack ends

Pass 8 Nov 2014 91,416 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 91,330 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 91,008 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 91,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 63,600 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 63,600 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,252 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 59,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has cracking in th outer wall

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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G508 SFE is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G508 SFE, 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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G508 SFE is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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