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F223 GNF

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

5,130 mi
Last recorded5,130 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 GNF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 5,130 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 4,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 3,988 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 3,724 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 3,203 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 2,743 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 2,328 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 1,950 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 1,409 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 506 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 3 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 50,000 miles

loose wiring not grommeted

Fail 11 May 2012 49,914 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

battery cable insecure and rubbing

Pass 3 May 2011 47,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery cable not in gromett

Fail 3 May 2011 47,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery cable not in gromett

Pass 29 May 2010 47,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 90,800 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 90,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 90,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 90,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 88,025 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 87,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 86,064 miles

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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F223 GNF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 F223 GNF, 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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F223 GNF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 October 1988.

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The MOT history for F223 GNF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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