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G557 LRP

1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,556 mi
Last recorded93,556 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 LRP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,556 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,176 miles

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

brake master cylinder sitcking

floor & outer sills weak in places

Fail 30 Jun 2015 92,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake master cylinder sitcking

floor & outer sills weak in places

Pass 18 Jul 2014 89,322 miles

all welding repairs coated heavily with underseal unable to inspect corrosion as required.

unable to inspect rear boot floor for corrosion due to carpets fitted.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 89,322 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all welding repairs coated heavily with underseal unable to inspect corrosion as required.

unable to inspect rear boot floor for corrosion due to carpets fitted.

Pass 13 May 2013 87,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various welding repairs carried out and coated with underseal. unable to fully inspect repairs.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,087 miles

all under body coated with under seal unable to carry out corrosion inspection.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,082 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all under body coated with under seal unable to carry out corrosion inspection.

Fail 21 Nov 2009 86,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front bunp stops missing

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Main battery cable @ rear insecure

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 85,499 miles

Both front floor areas corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No closing panel fitted to rear valance

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 85,421 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 85,421 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust hanger split

Rear number plate separating

Pass 11 Jan 2006 82,724 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 82,724 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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G557 LRP is a 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,061 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 G557 LRP, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G557 LRP is a 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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