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F291 AOX

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,328 mi
Last recorded43,328 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 AOX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,328 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,176 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,998 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 42,821 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,508 miles

o/s sill slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,619 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,703 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 40,703 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,126 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 39,130 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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F291 AOX is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F291 AOX, 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 F291 AOX registered?

F291 AOX is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 January 1989.

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