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F282 PPC

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,656 mi
Last recorded72,656 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF282 PPC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,656 miles

seperate hydraulic parking brake fitted at time of test (not a testable item)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,431 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,429 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,123 miles

Both rear radius arms have slight play in bearing

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

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Strongly advise all tyres perrishing on sidewalls

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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F282 PPC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange 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 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 F282 PPC, 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 F282 PPC registered?

F282 PPC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F282 PPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F282 PPC 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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