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F200 MPL

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,606 mi
Last recorded79,606 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF200 MPL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2014 79,606 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill and floor areas have multiple welded repairs

Pass 29 Mar 2014 79,606 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill and floor areas have multiple welded repairs

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,974 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,247 miles

offside front outer sill coroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 74,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front outer sill coroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s sill/step corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2010 71,187 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s sill/step corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,369 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,209 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 59,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,233 miles

front bumper loose

Fail 24 Oct 2007 55,227 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper loose

Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,609 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 51,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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F200 MPL is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F200 MPL, 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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F200 MPL is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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