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F121 MRJ

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,638 mi
Last recorded69,638 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 MRJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 69,638 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf mount wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf mount wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr mount wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front outer sill corroded outside prescrided area

Pass 2 May 2017 69,495 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 69,478 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 692,131 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2016 69,126 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wheel arch moulding (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor to sill. (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Practically inoperable. Motor runs very slow (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.A.1)

O/s/r tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,601 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f floors cooroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 68,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f floors cooroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front floor slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2014 65,259 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front floor slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,566 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 64,557 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 64,474 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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F121 MRJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F121 MRJ, 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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F121 MRJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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