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G756 UPV

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,210 mi
Last recorded96,210 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG756 UPV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 96,210 miles

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

General underbody corrosion covered in underseal

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake test reading poor

Fail 26 Mar 2026 96,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

General underbody corrosion covered in underseal

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake test reading poor

Pass 10 Apr 2025 95,976 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake test reading poor

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

general underbody corrosion covered in underseal

Fail 31 Mar 2025 95,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear dust cover not secure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear dust cover not secure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake test reading poor

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

general underbody corrosion covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jun 2023 95,789 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake test reading very poor

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 95,746 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake test reading very poor

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 95,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 95,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,359 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 95,356 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 95,196 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 95,193 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,051 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,636 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 94,630 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired FRONT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired REAR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired FRONT (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING AND SHOCK TOP MOUTING BRACKET (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,583 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 94,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 90,054 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 90,054 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,619 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 80,619 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 73,403 miles

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

o/s-n/s front floor corrosion

o/s-n/s oversills fitted-undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2008 73,403 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s-n/s front floor corrosion

o/s-n/s oversills fitted-undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2007 67,242 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 67,242 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 63,029 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 UPV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G756 UPV, 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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G756 UPV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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