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F207 JVR

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,659 mi
Last recorded88,659 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF207 JVR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 88,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 88,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,317 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,862 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 82,860 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 82,706 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,566 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,280 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,899 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,214 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both sills have been undersealed unable to check sills

Fail 20 Sep 2012 79,848 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 79,790 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2011 76,190 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 76,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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F207 JVR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F207 JVR, 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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F207 JVR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 January 1989.

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