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F166 FTU

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,851 mi
Last recorded61,851 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 FTU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 61,851 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor getting rusty (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 60,259 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,126 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 59,046 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,467 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

shows extensive welded areas

Fail 20 Jul 2012 57,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

shows extensive welded areas

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,608 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 54,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F166 FTU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F166 FTU, 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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F166 FTU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 January 1989.

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