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G890 DVP

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

58,465 mi
Last recorded58,465 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG890 DVP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2016 58,465 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened large hole (2.4.G.1)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. rear (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,451 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside outer sills corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,647 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,732 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 53,732 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 53,707 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Top engine stabaliser lower bracket broken but top bracket still attached.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,172 miles

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

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

rear brakes and binding slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2012 51,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brakes and binding slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,171 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear brake sticking slightly

n/s/f top and bottom suspension arm ball joints have play

o/s/f lower arm ball joint has play

Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 48,472 miles

clutch housing is incomplete

engine is loose due to engine stabiliser bushes deteriorated

main battry wire adrift

n/s/ engine mount is fitted incorrectly

oil over various componants of under vehicle and steering componants

slight corrosion to some flexi ferruls

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle and some suspension componants ok at time of test with cat tool

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f ball joints

Fail 7 Jan 2010 48,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

clutch housing is incomplete

engine is loose due to engine stabiliser bushes deteriorated

main battry wire adrift

n/s/ engine mount is fitted incorrectly

oil over various componants of under vehicle and steering componants

slight corrosion to some flexi ferruls

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle and some suspension componants ok at time of test with cat tool

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f ball joints

Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G890 DVP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G890 DVP, 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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G890 DVP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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