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G756 LNX

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,136 mi
Last recorded56,136 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG756 LNX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 56,136 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 56,136 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 56,072 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 56,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 56,903 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 56,903 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,742 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 55,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 55,381 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 55,379 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 54,913 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 54,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 54,611 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,447 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,055 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,218 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 53,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 52,423 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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G756 LNX is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G756 LNX, 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 G756 LNX registered?

G756 LNX is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 August 1989.

Is G756 LNX safe to buy?

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