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G928 LGJ

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

43,424 mi
Last recorded43,424 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG928 LGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,424 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 43,424 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,319 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,477 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 40,475 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both teardrop mounts split

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,570 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 37,570 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,144 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 36,121 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,273 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,965 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 28,695 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,767 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 26,766 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,628 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 20,482 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,637 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 19,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight corrosion o/s outer sill panel

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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G928 LGJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G928 LGJ, 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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G928 LGJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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