MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear radius arm bearing seized
surface corrosion to offside and nearside sills
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear radius arm bearing seized
surface corrosion to offside and nearside sills
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Coolant loss
Nearside park brake efficiency slightly low
Offside a post heavily corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both front suspension bump stops are missing
Front number plate slightly damaged
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight coolant leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake imbalance
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?
Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.
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G687 APG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G687 APG, 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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G687 APG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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