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G987 PNJ

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,831 mi
Last recorded78,831 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG987 PNJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 78,831 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 78,829 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 78,784 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 78,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2024 78,731 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 78,675 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,471 miles

Corrosion to body panels, no visible holes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside, including sills, brake pipes and ferruls.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 23 Dec 2020 78,156 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,147 miles

o/s front A frame beginning to corrode

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,467 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 77,466 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear exhaust mountings insecure

both rear tyres tread beginning to crack

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,924 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 75,169 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,191 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 75,184 miles

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

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 75,023 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,906 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 74,902 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

exhaust blow/mounts insecure

front hub/rack/balljoint play

handbrake over adjusted

hazards flashing>120 per minute

n/s/r foot+handbrakes poor effort

noise/play rack area

o/s/f tyre edge bald

prior repairs/paint/sealant/rust etc,some items/areas not assessed

water present radiator base

Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,676 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 74,676 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

unable to properly assess some items/areas due to extensive amounts of paint/sealant etc

Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,634 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O.S.F. Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 70,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o.s.f.tyre wearing on inner edge

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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G987 PNJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G987 PNJ, 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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G987 PNJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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