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G618 VMT

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,458 mi
Last recorded65,458 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG618 VMT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 65,458 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,284 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 65,277 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,842 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,503 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 63,492 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

slight roughness front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jan 2016 63,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 x each wheel missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

slight roughness front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Oct 2015 63,405 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

most electrics not working - lights / washers/wipers/horn

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,263 miles

slight wiper scores windscreen

Fail 23 Dec 2010 61,263 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wiper scores windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2006 61,262 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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G618 VMT is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G618 VMT, 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 G618 VMT registered?

G618 VMT is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 September 1989.

Is G618 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G618 VMT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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