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G886 UFP

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,443 mi
Last recorded81,443 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG886 UFP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 81,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 80,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2025 80,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2024 80,447 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 44,170 miles

fan blade wrong way around

Fail 31 Oct 2022 44,167 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fan blade wrong way around

Nearside trackrod end lock nut loose

Pass 15 May 2021 43,869 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 43,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,517 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 43,506 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 42,565 miles

sills slightly corroded

slight play offside front wheel

Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,563 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,478 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 41,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,382 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Nov 2013 41,382 miles

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

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,569 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,989 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 38,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,239 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 37,228 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,473 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 34,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,274 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 33,274 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Mar 2006 33,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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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G886 UFP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G886 UFP, 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 UFP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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