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G980 HAV

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,757 mi
Last recorded43,757 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG980 HAV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,757 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2012 39,054 miles

front pads wearing low

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r handbrake cable starting to fray

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play o/s and n/s steering rack inner joint

tested wet

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,725 miles

n/s steering rack gaitor starting to split

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,292 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 21,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 20,867 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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G980 HAV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G980 HAV, 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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G980 HAV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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