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G569 HCK

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,310 mi
Last recorded77,310 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG569 HCK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 77,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 75,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 70,711 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 680,073 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,587 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 65,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,827 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 63,052 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,793 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 60,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,441 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 55,519 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,519 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,166 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,737 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,011 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 54,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 53,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,137 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 53,137 miles

Centre Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,889 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 52,312 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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G569 HCK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 42,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G569 HCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G569 HCK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 5 September 1989.

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