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G922 SDV

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,743 mi
Last recorded49,743 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG922 SDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,743 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,990 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 48,990 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,632 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 46,632 miles

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,957 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,771 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 41,706 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,963 miles

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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G922 SDV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G922 SDV, 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 G922 SDV registered?

G922 SDV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 September 1989.

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