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F211 LCG

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,476 mi
Last recorded39,476 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF211 LCG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 39,476 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 39,468 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2009 39,441 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 39,087 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 38,247 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,955 miles

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

outer covering on main feed wire undercar split

Pass 9 Aug 2005 35,994 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 35,994 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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F211 LCG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F211 LCG, 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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What year was F211 LCG registered?

F211 LCG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is F211 LCG safe to buy?

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