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G958 MNT

1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

618 mi
Last recorded618 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG958 MNT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 618 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 618 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 99,229 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust front pipe just fouling on o/s/f drivesahft.

fuel return rubber pipe out of carb perished .

fuel rubber pipe at rear perished under side of vehicle.

o/s/f outer sill very small hole but not in 30cm of areas advise only.

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished on outer sidewall

slight oil leak gearbox area.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 99,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust front pipe just fouling on o/s/f drivesahft.

fuel return rubber pipe out of carb perished .

fuel rubber pipe at rear perished under side of vehicle.

o/s/f outer sill very small hole but not in 30cm of areas advise only.

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished on outer sidewall

slight oil leak gearbox area.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 96,728 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,606 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 92,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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G958 MNT is a 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G958 MNT, 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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G958 MNT is a 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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