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F32 KAA

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,853 mi
Last recorded49,853 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF32 KAA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 49,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 49,849 miles

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

Front Lower Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front of vehicle not secured to sub-frame. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner trumpet ball joint boot split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner trumpet ball joint worn out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner trumpet ball joint boot rubber split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner trumpet ball joint worn out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Turet ball joint worn out / insecure to cup. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine oil light is on.

Fuel cap lock / key inoperative.

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp insecure Bulb holder to headlamp insecure. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perished / cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Auto box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 49,350 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 48,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

hazard lights temperamental, switch looks in good condition

Pass 25 Aug 2022 47,565 miles

Nearside Front lower door holed

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery tray in boot showing signs of rust

very light rust on under side of car

Fail 13 Aug 2022 47,485 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery tray in boot showing signs of rust

Pass 11 Aug 2021 46,302 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 45,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2019 42,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 42,310 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 39,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,285 miles

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

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

body rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2017 38,285 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

body rusty

Pass 1 May 2014 37,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 37,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2013 36,238 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 36,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,981 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,317 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,406 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,767 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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F32 KAA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F32 KAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F32 KAA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 18 November 1988.

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