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F316 AUM

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,564 mi
Last recorded82,564 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF316 AUM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,564 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

general vehicle condition corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 81,744 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

general vehicle condition corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 74,593 miles

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

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer perrished

offside front and both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

play in offside front lower suspension balljoint

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,304 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 72,920 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 69,343 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 69,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,592 miles

Additional corrosion to offside sill (front hidden under door), not a prescribed area

Marginal pass on non cat emissions test, engine may require attention

Fail 2 Mar 2007 64,562 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Additional corrosion to various points of external body but nothing structural or within any prescribed area

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Light corrosion starting to previously welded repairs

Light corrosion throughout rear of vehicle inc subframe mounting area

Light corrosion throughout vehicle, nothing seen as excessive within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear subframe rusty but not excessively

Reporting light corrosion to several other brake pipes, nothing else seen excessive

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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F316 AUM is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F316 AUM, 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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F316 AUM is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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