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G545 FDA

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,291 mi
Last recorded4,291 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG545 FDA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 4,291 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 4,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 3,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 2,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 1,994 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 1,811 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 1,682 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 376 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 153 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 87,422 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 87,410 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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G545 FDA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G545 FDA, 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 G545 FDA registered?

G545 FDA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 September 1989.

Is G545 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G545 FDA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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