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F117 KKO

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,659 mi
Last recorded74,659 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF117 KKO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,196 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 74,196 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 71,089 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 71,072 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both teardrop (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,702 miles

Only driver's seat fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2014 66,702 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion both outer sills

Fail 26 Mar 2010 62,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion both outer sills

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,726 miles

corrosion front floor both sides

Fail 5 Mar 2009 58,673 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion front floor both sides

Fail 6 Dec 2007 56,730 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,730 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 54,400 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 54,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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F117 KKO is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F117 KKO, 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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F117 KKO is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 June 1989.

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