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G76 UAR

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,194 mi
Last recorded67,194 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG76 UAR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 67,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wing at bottom has small area of corrosion outside prescribed area.

Pass 8 Aug 2025 67,074 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 67,074 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced No front or rear lights working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewalls so perished to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side walls so perished that cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,809 miles

O/s/f wing corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front brakes binding very slightly

both outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 66,793 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

O/s/f wing corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front brakes binding very slightly

both outer sills corroded

registration plate lamps very dim

Pass 4 Jul 2023 66,721 miles

Front front subframe mountings starting to become unbonded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 66,721 miles

Front front subframe mountings starting to become unbonded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,182 miles

Coolant leak heater hose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 65,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 64,847 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 64,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,068 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 61,068 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,075 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front disc's pitted

Fail 23 Sep 2010 60,068 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front disc's pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 59,902 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,698 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,193 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,945 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 55,945 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G76 UAR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G76 UAR, 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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G76 UAR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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