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F179 AKA

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,760 mi
Last recorded89,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 AKA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 89,760 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside upper and lower rubber gaiters deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small holes in floor nearside front inner wheel arch and offside front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 89,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting with in 30 cm of subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working all position lamps not working on first position of switch (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside upper and lower rubber gaiters deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small holes in floor nearside front inner wheel arch and offside front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2016 89,106 miles

CORROSION O/S/F AND N/S/F FLOORS NOT WITHIN 30CM OF ANY MOUNTING

Fail 28 Apr 2016 89,106 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working until headlights on (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working until headlights on (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working until headlights on (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working until headlights on (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

CORROSION O/S/F AND N/S/F FLOORS NOT WITHIN 30CM OF ANY MOUNTING

Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,352 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear seat squob insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2015 88,352 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers seat back does not tip

rear seat squob insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner tread

Fail 30 Dec 2013 87,850 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner tread

Pass 13 Nov 2012 86,503 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Oct 2012 86,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,143 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play n/s rack

Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,143 miles

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

slight play n/s rack

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,429 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2010 82,426 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2009 78,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,477 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,034 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 76,005 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 74,616 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 69,939 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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F179 AKA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F179 AKA, 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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F179 AKA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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