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F168 MBW

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 MBW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 99,435 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 99,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 98,546 miles

Front discs slightly lipped and rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2008 98,279 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres 2mm

Rear tyres 2mm

Sloight play Nearside track rod end

Pass 24 Apr 2007 94,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,906 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 86,885 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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F168 MBW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F168 MBW, 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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F168 MBW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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