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F225 MGS

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,438 mi
Last recorded47,438 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF225 MGS
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,438 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,678 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 38,574 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 38,574 miles

Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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F225 MGS is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 42,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F225 MGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F225 MGS registered?

F225 MGS is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F225 MGS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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