CarVerify

Free Car Check

F203 OAY

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,732 mi
Last recorded63,732 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF203 OAY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 63,732 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 63,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,135 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wheel arches to inner wing/ floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear floor sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both upper and lower on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,016 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear valance near subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 62,580 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 62,186 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,124 miles

REAR VALANCE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION FRONT DISCS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 4 Jan 2017 62,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear lower bumper slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,925 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 61,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s/f floor corroded but appears to have been welded from the inside

Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,706 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 58,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,834 miles

Both front inner cv boots insecure

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 57,834 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front inner cv boots insecure

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,298 miles

several underbody repairs evident

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Jun 2007 25,306 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

several underbody repairs evident

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
Full Austin Mini 1000 City E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F203 OAY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F203 OAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F203 OAY?

You can check the full history of F203 OAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F203 OAY registered?

F203 OAY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F203 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F203 OAY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F203 OAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F203 OAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.