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G807 OMV

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,717 mi
Last recorded48,717 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG807 OMV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 48,717 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,927 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 46,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 43,294 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 42,761 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 42,752 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2017 42,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor corner next to rear axle mounting point marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine mounting bracket missing top stabilizer bar (6.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion battery tray floor marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush on limit (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all shock absorters weak

n/s front sill damaged

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front shock is weak

Play in steering column

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,952 miles

advise slight exhaust blow at clamp

advise slight play in both sides front lower ball joints.

advise slight run out on front brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,681 miles

advise slight movement on engine stabaliser bracket

Fail 8 Jul 2013 40,681 miles

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

advise slight movement on engine stabaliser bracket

advise slight play in both sides upper and lower ball joints.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,983 miles

advise very slight play in both sides front lower ball joints.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 38,983 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

advise slight play in both rear lower ball joints.

Pass 5 May 2011 36,558 miles

advise oil leak

advise slight play in swivels.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 36,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise oil leak

advise slight play in swivels.

advise water pump noisey.

Pass 27 May 2010 36,395 miles

advise noise from engine poss water pump/alternator

Fail 26 May 2010 36,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise check tracking.

advise noise from engine poss water pump/alternator

advise offside front tyre getting low.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,239 miles

advise offside front tyre getting low.

advise slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Fail 30 May 2009 36,229 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise offside front tyre getting low.

advise slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

advise tracking

Pass 12 May 2008 33,037 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 32,450 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 32,450 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,387 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 31,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint.

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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G807 OMV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G807 OMV, 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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G807 OMV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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