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H882 GDG

1991 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,399 mi
Last recorded45,399 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Austin Mini 1000 City E33,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH882 GDG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,399 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,178 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 43,118 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 40,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,000 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,998 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,754 miles

cracks in wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,064 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight movement in steering column

Pass 13 May 2008 28,733 miles

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

Nearside front tyre low and is wearing on the tread shoulders

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

offside front tyre low, perishing and is wearing on the tread shoulders

Fail 13 May 2008 28,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre low and is wearing on the tread shoulders

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

offside front tyre low, perishing and is wearing on the tread shoulders

Pass 15 May 2007 24,158 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 24,158 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 23,482 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 23,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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H882 GDG is a 1991 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 33,420 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 H882 GDG, 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 35 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H882 GDG is a 1991 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 March 1991.

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