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G568 FHB

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,032 mi
Last recorded1,032 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG568 FHB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 1,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 1,029 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 1,029 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking leak from carb area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 1,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 916 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 821 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 717 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 652 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 646 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 443 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 438 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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G568 FHB is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G568 FHB, 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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G568 FHB is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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