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F192 XHA

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

43,042 mi
Last recorded43,042 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF192 XHA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 43,042 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 42,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 41,822 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 41,814 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,872 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 39,863 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,002 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 34,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 26,546 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 24,692 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 24,361 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 24,361 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 24,314 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 May 2015 24,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 24,233 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,233 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,683 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,237 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 21,237 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,687 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 20,136 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,136 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,739 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 19,739 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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F192 XHA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 55,483 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 F192 XHA, 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 38 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 F192 XHA registered?

F192 XHA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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