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F191 EUD

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,482 mi
Last recorded14,482 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF191 EUD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 14,482 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 14,482 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated and about to break away

Fail 19 Oct 2017 14,482 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated and about to break away

Pass 6 Oct 2016 14,452 miles

Engine stabiliser worn

Fuel cap seal perished/cracked

Nearside Front seat doesn't lock to floor

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 14,451 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine stalling/running issues (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine stabiliser worn

Fuel cap seal perished/cracked

Nearside Front seat doesn't lock to floor

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,753 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 13,198 miles

o/s/rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2014 13,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs very rusty

o/s/front brake binding

o/s/rear wheel arch damaged

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 15 Nov 2007 13,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion forming offside sill

Pass 6 Nov 2006 13,166 miles

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

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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F191 EUD is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 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 F191 EUD, 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 38 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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F191 EUD is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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