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MJI 51

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

42,347 mi
Last recorded42,347 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 51
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 42,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 42,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 42,132 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 41,083 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel to wings slightly poor welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,060 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 41,060 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,130 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,226 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 23,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsf and osf tyres have slices in the sidewalls

Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,532 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 21,529 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 Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nsf floor pan corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,885 miles

some corrosion noted to n/s and o/s wheel arch to floor joint, but unable to assess the severity of corrosion due to multiple layers of covering material.

Fail 10 Jul 2010 18,885 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some corrosion noted to n/s and o/s wheel arch to floor joint, but unable to assess the severity of corrosion due to multiple layers of covering material.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,411 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 18,411 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2008 18,238 miles

both rear inner wings corroded behind back lower pannel

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,830 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 17,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre inner sidewall, deteriorated, ADV REPLACE..nsr outer tyre sidewall, damage..light scratching (diamond ring) to screen zone "a"..

Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,399 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 17,399 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

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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MJI 51 is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MJI 51, 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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MJI 51 is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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