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G941 SDV

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

484 mi
Last recorded484 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG941 SDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 484 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 484 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 4 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,098 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 69,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10.5 % (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,207 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 46,206 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake Binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake Binding (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Slight Play In Steering Rack Joint

Fail 20 Aug 2008 41,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

BOOT FLOOR VERY WEAK IN SEVERAL AREAS BUT NOT HOLED

BOTH OUTER SILLS VERY WEAK BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,916 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 38,916 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G941 SDV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G941 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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G941 SDV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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