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F178 SBJ

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,707 mi
Last recorded34,707 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 SBJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 34,707 miles

Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 34,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,725 miles

all four tyres ageing

Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,962 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 24,935 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,214 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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F178 SBJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 42,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F178 SBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F178 SBJ registered?

F178 SBJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 23 March 1989.

Is F178 SBJ safe to buy?

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