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F33 WNP

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,727 mi
Last recorded33,727 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF33 WNP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 33,727 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 33,722 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 33,652 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer step/sill x2 holed by corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer step/sill holed by corrosion x2

Fail 1 May 2024 33,645 miles

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

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer step/sill x2 holed by corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer step/sill holed by corrosion x2

Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer step/sill corroded

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Outer sep/sill

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 33,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer step/sill corroded

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Outer sep/sill

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 33,290 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 33,287 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 33,234 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 33,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 33,007 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 32,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 32,782 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

both side rear outer sills to floors corroded

both sides rear inner wheel archs corroded

indectors flash slow

play at front wheels

Fail 30 Apr 2014 32,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer sills corroded

both sides rear floors to sills corroded

both sides rear inner wheel arches corroded

indectors flash slow

play at front wheels noted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,691 miles

advise water leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,949 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 31,944 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,324 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

rear pannal corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 31,287 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside outer sill corroded

rear pannal corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both outer sills corroded

both sides rear inner arches corroded

offside a pannel corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,546 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 28,615 miles

corrosion noted os and ns front floor not prescribed aera

Fail 18 Apr 2008 28,615 miles

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

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

corrosion noted os and ns front floor not prescribed aera

Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,859 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 26,755 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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F33 WNP 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 F33 WNP, 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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F33 WNP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 May 1989.

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