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G891 ACV

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,758 mi
Last recorded37,758 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG891 ACV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 37,758 miles

Nearside Front body corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 37,594 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 37,355 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 36,012 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 35,458 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 34,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 34,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 33,761 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 31,774 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 31,372 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,345 miles

fuel cap sealing washer starting to split

slight deterioration offside headlamp pattern

Pass 1 May 2014 31,064 miles

slight play in offside front lower balljoint

very slight roughness to nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2014 31,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch missing

brake pedal feels stiff/clunky

Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,665 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,063 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,058 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,996 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,732 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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G891 ACV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 42,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G891 ACV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G891 ACV registered?

G891 ACV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G891 ACV safe to buy?

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