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G784 XWK

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,827 mi
Last recorded60,827 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG784 XWK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,827 miles

surface corrosion to sills/floor pan and rear subframe areas

Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,445 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 53,236 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,336 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 49,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,780 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 47,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,261 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 47,254 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,553 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 29,661 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 242,128 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 242,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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G784 XWK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G784 XWK, 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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G784 XWK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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