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F100 BVP

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,315 mi
Last recorded63,315 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 BVP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,315 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,616 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 58,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust pipe support clamp loose

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,010 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 64,010 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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F100 BVP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F100 BVP, 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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F100 BVP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 27 July 1989.

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