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F317 NLH

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,681 mi
Last recorded87,681 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 NLH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 87,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 86,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 85,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 84,235 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened leading arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 83,672 miles

Nearside Front brake pads appear worn and should be checked fully

varuios oil leaks

Fail 1 May 2021 83,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pads appear worn and should be checked fully

varuios oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2019 82,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 82,050 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

hazard lights flashing slowly

Pass 3 May 2018 81,083 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,444 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 78,947 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,823 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2014 76,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,228 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 76,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,092 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 73,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,712 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 60,701 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,666 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 67,488 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear tyres over sized could not check rear wheel bearings and rear radius arms when jacked up

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,452 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 34,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion in both front sill corners

o/s track rod end boot split

Pass 2 Aug 2006 61,522 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 61,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F outter body sill weak with corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet becoming jagged edge

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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F317 NLH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 F317 NLH, 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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F317 NLH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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