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F177 HWL

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

85,664 mi
Last recorded85,664 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF177 HWL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 85,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper wishbone/ suspension unit B/J (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch plate <30cms shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper wishbone/ suspension unit B/J (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

coolant loss from bottom hose.

drivers seatback - insecure?

seat belts - slow to retract.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,308 miles

RUST HOLE IN BOOT

WIPERS NOT SELF PARKING

Nearside Front Lower SUSPENSION UNIT GAITER SPLIT

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.5MM

Offside Front Lower SUSPENSION UNIT GAITER SPLIT

Fail 17 Sep 2015 85,308 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower SUSPENSION UNIT GAITER SPLIT

Offside Front Lower SUSPENSION UNIT GAITER SPLIT

Fail 7 Jan 2014 84,387 miles

Battery cable insecure @ rear sub-frame

Choke mechanism - incorectly adjusted.

Drivers seat - frame fractured?

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Off-side handbrake quadrant - play

Play - near-side rack end.

Rear exhaust mounting broken

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

both front tie bars - bushes worn

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,387 miles

Battery cable insecure @ rear sub-frame

Choke mechanism - incorectly adjusted.

Drivers seat - frame fractured?

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Off-side handbrake quadrant - play

Play - near-side rack end.

Rear exhaust mounting broken

both front tie bars - bushes worn

Fail 23 Nov 2012 77,377 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,377 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,965 miles

wear rear radius arms

Fail 17 Nov 2011 75,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

wear rear radius arms

Pass 30 Oct 2010 72,621 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 72,621 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Mar 2010 72,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F177 HWL is a 1989 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 41.7%.

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 F177 HWL, 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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F177 HWL is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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