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G830 JCK

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,110 mi
Last recorded84,110 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG830 JCK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 84,110 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 84,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,198 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 83,198 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 71,967 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s lower wing and sills have surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2018 68,275 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has age related perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 68,275 miles

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2018 68,274 miles

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre has age related perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 68,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre crack on sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 68,668 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank breather hose in boot split and insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre crack on sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,582 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

front subframe mounts deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2016 68,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

front subframe mounts deteriorated

wipers slow

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust tailpipe corroded

n/s sill corroded(center)

n/s/f door step corroded

n/s/f end of sill/wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,116 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

all four front sub frame mounts deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,116 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

all four front sub frame mounts deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,822 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2013 67,822 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s wiper starting to split

Fail 26 Apr 2012 67,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,146 miles

slight play in n/s/f top arm

Fail 26 Apr 2011 67,146 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

slight play in n/s/f top arm

Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,473 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 66,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,655 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 65,655 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r tyre close to limet

o/s/r tyre has cracking on sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,731 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 64,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine mounts split

Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,434 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 69,214 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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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G830 JCK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G830 JCK, 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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G830 JCK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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