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F106 RYV

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

38,030 mi
Last recorded38,030 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF106 RYV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 38,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 38,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 37,902 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 37,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 35,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 35,544 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 34,348 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 34,192 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 33,896 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,742 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 33,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 33,509 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 33,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,934 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 32,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 32,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,656 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,422 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,901 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,590 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 31,590 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 31,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,668 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,063 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,377 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 29,377 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F106 RYV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 F106 RYV, 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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F106 RYV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 July 1989.

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