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F160 HDV

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,764 mi
Last recorded76,764 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 HDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,764 miles

ADVISE FRONT PANEL RUSTY.

ADVISE FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHES PERISHED/CRACKING.

ADVISE FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED/CRACKING.

Pass 4 Apr 2015 76,626 miles

ADVISE BOOT FLOOR RUSTY.

ADVISE FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTY.

ADVISE FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED.

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTY BINDING.

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,593 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 May 2010 76,589 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 76,325 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 76,229 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in os steering rack

slight play in osf lower ball joint

Pass 15 May 2006 71,376 miles

as previous test. cert.no. 854905736146

Fail 15 May 2006 71,376 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre cut in outer wall

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2005 68,043 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 68,043 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

n/s/r back plate wet

slight blow on exhaust

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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F160 HDV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F160 HDV, 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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F160 HDV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 October 1988.

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