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G846 YMF

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,233 mi
Last recorded88,233 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG846 YMF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 88,233 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 86,869 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 86,855 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 86,855 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 85,446 miles

Nearside Rear split missing from nut

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 10 May 2017 85,446 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear split missing from nut

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Oct 2009 82,386 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,835 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 65,828 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 56,465 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 56,461 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,474 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 54,474 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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G846 YMF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G846 YMF, 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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What year was G846 YMF registered?

G846 YMF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G846 YMF safe to buy?

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