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A17 KDP

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,794 mi
Last recorded15,794 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KDP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 15,794 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 15,765 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 15,537 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 14,918 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 14,828 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 14,828 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,683 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 14,683 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 14,152 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 3,936 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 3,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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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A17 KDP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 KDP, 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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What year was A17 KDP registered?

A17 KDP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is A17 KDP safe to buy?

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