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F105 LRJ

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,552 mi
Last recorded75,552 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF105 LRJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 75,552 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 75,552 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,059 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 69,291 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 69,291 miles

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

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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F105 LRJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F105 LRJ, 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 F105 LRJ registered?

F105 LRJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 April 1989.

Is F105 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F105 LRJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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