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F230 OAB

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,929 mi
Last recorded49,929 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 OAB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 49,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 49,279 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 48,499 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 47,818 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 47,666 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,340 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 31 May 2018 47,041 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,806 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 44,688 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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F230 OAB is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F230 OAB, 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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What year was F230 OAB registered?

F230 OAB is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F230 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F230 OAB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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