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F120 LMJ

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

2,063 mi
Last recorded2,063 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 LMJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2009 2,063 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 706 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2008 699 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 99,609 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

front brake discs heavily worn

front valance corroded

nearside of rear sub frame corroded

slight play in both rear radius arms

Fail 18 Dec 2007 99,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

front brake discs heavily worn

front valance corroded

nearside of rear sub frame corroded

slight play in both rear radius arms

Pass 11 Dec 2006 97,624 miles

front brake discs heavily worn.

front valance corroded

slight play in both rear radius arms.

Fail 25 Nov 2006 97,620 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front discs heavily worn.

Slight play in both rear radius arms.

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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F120 LMJ is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 F120 LMJ, 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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F120 LMJ is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 December 1988.

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