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F163 DNY

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on9 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

RegistrationF163 DNY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 3 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2007 87,361 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 87,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2006 85,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 84,365 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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F163 DNY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F163 DNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F163 DNY registered?

F163 DNY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 June 1989.

Is F163 DNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F163 DNY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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