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F149 RPY

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

33,149 mi
Last recorded33,149 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 RPY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,149 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 33,149 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 31,101 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,089 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 31,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 30,689 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

ADVISE 2ND FROM REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER SEPERATED FROM BRACKET.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shock absorbers slighty deterorated

Fail 17 Dec 2014 30,324 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shock absorbers slighty deterorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,252 miles

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

N/s/f tyre perished

O/s/f tyre perished

O/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Apr 2013 30,252 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

N/s/f tyre perished

O/s/f tyre perished

O/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,991 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 27,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,951 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 27,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,863 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 27,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,844 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 27,810 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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F149 RPY is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 F149 RPY, 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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F149 RPY is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 November 1988.

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