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G524 KEG

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,815 mi
Last recorded67,815 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG524 KEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Various parts of body corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,289 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack ball joint has slight free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,352 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 66,314 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,954 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,768 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 8,171 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 104,780 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 101,298 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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G524 KEG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G524 KEG, 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 G524 KEG registered?

G524 KEG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 August 1989.

Is G524 KEG safe to buy?

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