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LGZ 7376

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,364 mi
Last recorded81,364 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGZ 7376
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 81,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 81,328 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear and middle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 81,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 80,614 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 80,614 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,200 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 80,200 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake binding o/s & n/s (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,130 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings slight noise

Fail 15 Dec 2016 80,130 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s & n/s upper (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s & n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 80,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 79,918 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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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LGZ 7376 is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LGZ 7376, 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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LGZ 7376 is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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