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F165 OBC

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,410 mi
Last recorded25,410 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF165 OBC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 25,410 miles

top engine stabilizer bush worn

various welding repairs

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 25,404 miles

slight binding to front brakes

various welding repairs to underside

Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,382 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2019 25,381 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 25,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2015 25,378 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing from front of system and rear mounts loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s inner cill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer cill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting o/s/r wheel bearing excessive movement (4.2.B.5)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front subframe front mounts incorrectly fitted and o/s bolt loose (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking leak from tank area into boot (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users n/s/r subframe mount has bolt missing and movement (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake hose/pipe insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2006 84,454 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 84,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 83,504 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 83,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise top engine mount worn

Pass 10 Sep 2005 71,814 miles

adv ball joints worn near and off side †extensive corrosion repaires to sub frame

Fail 8 Sep 2005 71,814 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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F165 OBC is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F165 OBC, 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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F165 OBC is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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