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G886 TBM

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

34,968 mi
Last recorded34,968 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG886 TBM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 34,968 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 34,928 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 34,927 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 34,917 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front o/s/f sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 34,779 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,506 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 34,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,264 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,995 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 33,995 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,770 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,540 miles

floor corroded

front wings corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,481 miles

offside and nearside "A" panels corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wing slightly corroded

o/s door frame cracked

o/s door mirror slightly deteriorated

o/s/f inner sill slightly corroded

rear boot compartment slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 32,793 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wing slightly corroded

o/s door frame cracked

o/s door mirror slightly deteriorated

o/s/f inner sill slightly corroded

rear boot compartment slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,356 miles

Oil leak

both offside inner wheelarches corroded

floor corroded

front and rear bumper corroded

front body corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside front inner floor corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,577 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 31,576 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside front "a" panels corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,572 miles

rear subframe becoming corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,205 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 29,188 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,775 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 27,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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G886 TBM is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G886 TBM, 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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G886 TBM is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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