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F242 AVH

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,475 mi
Last recorded50,475 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 AVH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 50,475 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv driveshaft gaiter damaged or deteriorated, preventing ingress of dirt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 50,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 49,870 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 49,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 49,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,172 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 48,631 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,326 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to offside front floor area on the under-side of the vehicle.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,104 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,341 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,822 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,539 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,172 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,710 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,897 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 41,897 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,758 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 39,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,367 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,354 miles

offside rear trailing arm is begining to seize up on pivot.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,907 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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F242 AVH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F242 AVH, 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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F242 AVH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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