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G766 XTW

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,583 mi
Last recorded95,583 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG766 XTW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 95,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,773 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,328 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 83,915 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f brake back plate loose

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,915 miles

o/s/f brake back plate loose

Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,096 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 77,448 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 13 Aug 2008 74,445 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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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G766 XTW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G766 XTW, 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 G766 XTW registered?

G766 XTW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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