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F131 KGH

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,426 mi
Last recorded72,426 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 KGH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 72,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 71,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,326 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,288 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 68,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,146 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 67,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured sub - frame (2.2.C.1h)

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2014 65,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing view

offside rear tyre inner side tread edge low

Pass 11 Oct 2014 65,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing view

offside rear tyre inner side tread edge low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,047 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,373 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 63,333 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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F131 KGH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F131 KGH, 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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F131 KGH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 July 1989.

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