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G923 PNC

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,884 mi
Last recorded61,884 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG923 PNC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,884 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 61,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Front Fuel pipe insecure Not secure, very close to exhaust centre branch. (7.2.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative Inerior tell tale not working. (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure Wiper motor not fixed to bulkhead. (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL CORRODED WITHIN 30 cm of belt mount. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion to bulkhead within 30 cm of servo master cylinder mount (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Metal pipe not secured to chassis (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Corroded within 30 cm of drivers seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Seat belt stalk bolt not fully tightened. (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing radius ARM pin/bush. (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure Fixing bolt loose. (2.1.2d)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,126 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 9,123 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 107,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 20 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery tray corroded .

both front brake discs scorred & corroded

both front sub frame mounting bushes not located in front panel???

exhaust noisy

Fail 4 Aug 2011 16 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

battery tray corroded .

both front brake discs scorred & corroded

both front sub frame mounting bushes not located in front panel???

Pass 6 Aug 2010 91,993 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 91,986 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,725 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 84,691 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 72,882 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 72,882 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 62,394 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 62,344 miles

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 61,951 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front subframe offside rear mounting starting to split

fuel pipes corroded

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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G923 PNC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G923 PNC, 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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G923 PNC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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