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G816 WAN

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,419 mi
Last recorded74,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 WAN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,419 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 74,419 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 74,381 miles

exhaust vibrating

heater control valve leaking

Fail 6 Jan 2011 74,381 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust vibrating

heater control valve leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2009 74,343 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 74,343 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 74,102 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 74,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre pressure low

slight ovality in nearside and offside rear tyres when spun

Pass 21 Dec 2007 74,046 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 74,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine front lower stabalizer bar insecure.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 73,749 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 73,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2005 73,334 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 73,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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G816 WAN is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G816 WAN, 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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G816 WAN is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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