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F104 GNE

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,867 mi
Last recorded63,867 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF104 GNE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 63,867 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,796 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 63,794 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 63,663 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 63,662 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,603 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 63,602 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,472 miles

Battery box exsesivly corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Battery box exsesivly corroded

Front wheels protruding out side body

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 56,869 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 56,849 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 51,349 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,837 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,610 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,575 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,534 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 41,481 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,415 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 41,415 miles

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

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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F104 GNE is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 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 F104 GNE, 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 38 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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F104 GNE is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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