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F162 ONR

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,022 mi
Last recorded2,022 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 ONR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 2,022 miles

Hazard warning lights very dull

Offside modified wing mirror mount has a sharp edge

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

starter motor is touching the front grill

Nearside modified wing mirror mount has a sharp edge

Fail 10 May 2022 2,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure front to back (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lights very dull

Offside modified wing mirror mount has a sharp edge

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

starter motor is touching the front grill

Nearside modified wing mirror mount has a sharp edge

Pass 31 Oct 2020 1,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot weeping grease

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front steering arm between track rod end and hub has slight movement

Pass 12 Nov 2019 256 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 187 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges underside battery wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected boot floor- fibre glass repair & bolted (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on tie bar (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on tie bar (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2014 10 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 52,610 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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F162 ONR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F162 ONR, 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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F162 ONR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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