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G575 RHH

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,058 mi
Last recorded99,058 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG575 RHH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,058 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,910 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch/floor corroded,not in prescribed area

indicator stalk worn

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,755 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,537 miles

headlamp stalk worn

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 94,537 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlamp stalk worn

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,495 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,506 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 89,506 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,955 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 86,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,955 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2011 83,955 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,630 miles

speedometer doesn't work

Fail 16 Jul 2010 30,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

speedometer doesn't work

Pass 21 Jun 2007 96,661 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 96,661 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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G575 RHH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G575 RHH, 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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G575 RHH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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