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F154 BFY

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,594 mi
Last recorded21,594 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF154 BFY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 21,594 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 20,088 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,734 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,601 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,889 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,022 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 105,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 72,675 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 71,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,446 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 64,123 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 64,123 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 64,012 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 63,998 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 63,998 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,755 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 63,752 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 63,158 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 63,155 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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F154 BFY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F154 BFY, 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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What year was F154 BFY registered?

F154 BFY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F154 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F154 BFY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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