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F122 NLR

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,906 mi
Last recorded48,906 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF122 NLR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,906 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all under body has under seal inspected best as can

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,091 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 48,082 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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F122 NLR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F122 NLR, 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 F122 NLR registered?

F122 NLR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 September 1988.

Is F122 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F122 NLR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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