MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both wipers deteriorated
front reg plate cracked
oil leak
rear subframe corroded and in poor condition
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
underside of vehicle corroded
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
weld repairs to underside of vehicle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear dampness around backplate
both wiper blades deteriorated
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
underside of vehicle heavily corroded
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
weld repairs to vehicle
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both outer sills corroded front to back and o/s/f inner sill
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion by windscrren
nearside inner door sill corroded
offside inner door sill corroded
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F242 STC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 STC, 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 F242 STC registered?
F242 STC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 June 1989.
Is F242 STC safe to buy?
The MOT history for F242 STC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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