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63,732 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
REAR VALANCE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
SLIGHT CORROSION FRONT DISCS
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
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
Offside Front brake slightly binding
engine oil leak
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
several underbody repairs evident
windscreen scratched
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?
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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.
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F203 OAY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 January 1989.
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