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G99 FJX

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

57,069 mi
Last recorded57,069 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG99 FJX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 57,069 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 57,065 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2016 57,065 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,065 miles

headlamps show blue lenses but show a white light when turned on

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play steering wheel side to side movement

Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,065 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front top swivel joint rubber splitting

play in steering column at base and rock at steering wheel

slight lift in nearside front top swivel joint

Fail 19 Jul 2013 57,065 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front top swivel joint rubber splitting

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

play in steering column at base and rock at steering wheel

slight lift in nearside front top swivel joint

Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrossion to offside front and offside rear floor pans

Fail 4 Jul 2012 57,065 miles

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

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

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrossion to offside front and offside rear floor pans

Pass 12 May 2011 57,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 57,022 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,006 miles

slight corrosion in places on underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2009 57,006 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

slight corrosion in places on underside of vehicle

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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G99 FJX is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G99 FJX, 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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G99 FJX is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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