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F173 EWR

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,934 mi
Last recorded52,934 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 EWR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 52,934 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,904 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,460 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,214 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,152 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 47,152 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,059 miles

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

nearside and offside inner c.v boots split

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,592 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 43,817 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,817 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,342 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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F173 EWR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 F173 EWR, 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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What year was F173 EWR registered?

F173 EWR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F173 EWR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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