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WNZ 1071

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,712 mi
Last recorded22,712 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 1071
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 22,712 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 22,696 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 22,679 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 22,661 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 22,597 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 22,553 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 22,508 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 22,347 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 22,347 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 22,248 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 22,245 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 21,802 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,802 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,401 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,980 miles

Oil leak

front suspion low

sills corrodeing

some out of balance on front brakes

Fail 30 Oct 2006 20,980 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front suspion low

sills corrodeing

some out of balance on front brakes

Pass 21 Oct 2005 20,359 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 20,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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WNZ 1071 is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WNZ 1071, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WNZ 1071 registered?

WNZ 1071 is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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