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F194 XHF

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

50,838 mi
Last recorded50,838 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF194 XHF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 50,838 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 49,688 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 48,259 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 48,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 46,453 miles

Front bulkhead corroded o/s. General corrosion around vehicle.

Nearside Front Inner wheelarch/sill seam corroded. Double skinned.

Offside Front inner wheelarch/sill seam repair deteriorating

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2022 46,447 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front bulkhead corroded o/s. General corrosion around vehicle.

Nearside Front Inner wheelarch/sill seam corroded. Double skinned.

Offside Front inner wheelarch/sill seam repair deteriorating

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2021 45,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top and bottom ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 44,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At master cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2020 44,420 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top shock absorber mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At master cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2019 41,757 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Sill step holed and corroded outside prescribed areas.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,431 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 36,427 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,344 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,059 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 28,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,814 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 20,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2012 20,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 13,359 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 13,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2010 2,226 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 89,104 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 89,104 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 78,866 miles

both rear tyres worn at outer edges

Fail 9 Feb 2008 78,795 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres worn at outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2007 67,522 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,416 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 60,407 miles

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

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

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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F194 XHF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 F194 XHF, 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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F194 XHF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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