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G72 PWL

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,583 mi
Last recorded58,583 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG72 PWL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 58,583 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 58,384 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 5,810 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,910 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 5,630 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 5,380 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 5,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 4,809 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 4,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 3,299 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 3,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 96,321 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 96,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2005 96,049 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 96,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front tyre is low on edges

nearside mirror slightly loose

oil leak

signs of fuel leak around carburetor but is not leaking when tested

sill corroding at the front and rusty at the rear

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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G72 PWL is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G72 PWL, 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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G72 PWL is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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