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F320 XNH

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

7,599 mi
Last recorded7,599 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF320 XNH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2022 7,599 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 75,961 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,982 miles

Vehicle has had significant modifications.

Fail 19 Sep 2020 74,982 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has had significant modifications.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,604 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,565 miles

Body starting to show signs of corrosion and sills and subframe mounting point have been welded.

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 67,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 64,382 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 64,326 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,878 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 61,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 56,431 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 52,119 miles

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

both outer sills rusty

n/s/f top ball joint slight play

o/s/f inner wing outer sill small holes not in perscribed area †

rear subframe badly rusted NOT holed

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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F320 XNH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F320 XNH, 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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F320 XNH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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