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F109 XVF

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,200 mi
Last recorded93,200 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 XVF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,200 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 93,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded / holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded / holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell corroded / holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded / holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,701 miles

corrosion on o/s front floor

oil leak (rocker cover gasket)

petrol smell

washers weak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,480 miles

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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F109 XVF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 55,483 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 F109 XVF, 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 38 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 F109 XVF registered?

F109 XVF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F109 XVF safe to buy?

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