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D16 ABX

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,675 mi
Last recorded91,675 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 ABX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 91,675 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 90,330 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wing panel has slight corrosion

Nearside Lower Floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner Wing panel has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 90,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack insecure Bolts loose (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,158 miles

Offside Front disk dust cover missing

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 90,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front disk dust cover missing

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,019 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 90,019 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 89,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,883 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,815 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 87,719 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 87,685 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 86,328 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,225 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

area of corrosion around offside top door hinge fixing under wing

unable to fully access welded repairs due to underseal

Fail 17 Dec 2007 83,221 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

area of corrosion to offside of body around door top hinge fitting

Fail 9 Aug 2007 83,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 78,775 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 78,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D16 ABX is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 D16 ABX, 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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D16 ABX is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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