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G837 WHP

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,888 mi
Last recorded30,888 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG837 WHP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,888 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,038 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 30,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,110 miles

rear shock soft == door pillar cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2006 29,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 28,301 miles

OSF SEAT BELT POOR OPERATION==FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED/REAR FADING==NSF TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED==GENERAL OIL LEAKS==SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME

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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G837 WHP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G837 WHP, 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.

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What year was G837 WHP registered?

G837 WHP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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