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F259 KNO

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,736 mi
Last recorded17,736 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF259 KNO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 17,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 17,487 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section on radius arm to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 17,254 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 17,228 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1450 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drivers floor panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel under passengers feet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 16,677 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 15,814 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 15,810 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 15,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front corrosion to flooring.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 15,445 miles

Slight play in n.s.f wheel bearing

Suspension low pos. By design

Suspension low pos. By design!

Advanced cracking of n.s.r tyre only just passed test ,recommend it to be replaced

Corrosion to both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders

Cracks in fuel cap seal

Cracks in outer walls of both front tyres

Unable to fully check unberside due to an under seal covering

Fail 2 May 2016 15,428 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Bottom lock (6.2.A.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O.s.f cone ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative N.s (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure One of its arms (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Notworking (8.2.2)

Advanced cracking of n.s.r tyre only just passed test ,recommend it to be replaced

Cracks in fuel cap seal

Cracks in outer walls of both front tyres

Slight play in n.s.f wheel bearing

Suspension low pos. By design

Suspension low pos. By design!

Unable to fully check unberside due to an under seal covering

Fail 28 Mar 2015 154,016 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 14,794 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 14,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,764 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 14,764 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 10,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f has some play in all suspension joints and steering rack.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 100,640 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f floor weak.

o/s/f has some play in all suspension joints and steering rack.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 1,479 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 1,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 99,263 miles

rear sub frame in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,849 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 91,834 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 85,551 miles

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

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

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

hazard switch sticking but ok at time of test

Pass 10 May 2006 84,591 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 84,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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F259 KNO is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F259 KNO, 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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F259 KNO is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 October 1988.

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