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G976 LTU

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,188 mi
Last recorded67,188 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG976 LTU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,188 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 67,184 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,874 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,128 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers have no damping effort

Fail 8 Jan 2014 52,096 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers have no damping effort

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,128 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,074 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,310 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 46,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,543 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,040 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f lower inner wheel arch holed & corroded

n/s/f upper outer sill holed & corroded

o/s/f lower inner wheel arch holed & corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2008 39,198 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f lower inner wheel arch holed & corroded

n/s/f upper outer sill holed & corroded

o/s/f lower inner wheel arch holed & corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,567 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2005 30,190 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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G976 LTU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G976 LTU, 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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G976 LTU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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