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G97 TUC

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,510 mi
Last recorded46,510 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 TUC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,510 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,036 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,866 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,882 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,738 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,410 miles

Oil leak

engine staberliser arm has slight play

offside front floor surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,873 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 34,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,368 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 34,368 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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G97 TUC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 42,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G97 TUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G97 TUC registered?

G97 TUC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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