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G693 THY

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,203 mi
Last recorded38,203 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG693 THY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 38,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 37,926 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 37,878 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,800 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 37,722 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,497 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,380 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 37,378 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 35,420 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 35,419 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 34,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,560 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 34,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,959 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,959 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,954 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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G693 THY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 G693 THY, 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 G693 THY registered?

G693 THY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G693 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G693 THY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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