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G955 RVM

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,213 mi
Last recorded78,213 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG955 RVM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 78,213 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor sill outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 76,959 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,256 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,166 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,035 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,097 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

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

n/s/f (A) panel corroded & taped over

n/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack on sidewalls

slight corrosion to both front inner wheelarches

slight corrosion to o/s boot floor / inner wheelarch

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,846 miles

both front wings corroded

top corrosion to both front floors

Fail 20 Sep 2012 60,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front wings corroded

top corrosion to both front floors

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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G955 RVM is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G955 RVM, 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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G955 RVM is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 September 1989.

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