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G989 XAD

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,908 mi
Last recorded28,908 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 XAD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 28,908 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 27,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 27,998 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 26,837 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 26,366 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front exhaust hanger loose

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front floor rusty

Nearside Rear bumper rusty

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor rusty

Offside Rear lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 26,344 miles

Driver's seat insecure latch bent (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front exhaust hanger loose

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front floor rusty

Nearside Rear bumper rusty

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor rusty

Offside Rear lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,051 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 25,901 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,406 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,120 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,415 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 21,289 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 21,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,153 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,030 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 19,865 miles

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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G989 XAD is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G989 XAD, 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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G989 XAD is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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